Search Results

160 results found

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… siding, wallboard and wires. They eat a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If … droppings, debris left from chewing through materials or eating household food (including cereal boxes or fruit on …

Manganese in drinking water

… Vietnamese Manganese (Mn) is an element found in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why is … on the updated guideline, visit Goverrnment of Canada: Guidelines for Canadian Drinking WaterQuality: Guideline … don’t drink discoloured water or use it to prepare food or infant formula until you get confirmation that it is …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … with bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the environment or infected … treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands …

Arsenic in drinking water

… for arsenic in drinking water. For more information on The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, see … is only a concern if you use it for drinking or preparing food. Exposure through breathing and skin contact is not …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do … on our hands from touching people or things around us. Raw foods, pets and many other objects in our daily lives carry … spreading germs. Wash your hands before you: Prepare or eat food Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a …

Asbestos in drinking water

… asbestos in drinking water? BC references Health Canada's Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality as the … to see if there is reason to change position or to create guidelines and will continue to monitor for new evidence … water www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/asbestos-drinking-water-infographic-2021.html …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat … may contribute to early childhood tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a baby bottle or sippy cup filled …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… normally contain many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection is to stop taking the antibiotic …

Insect repellents and DEET

… are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines for using repellents with DEET Infants less than … 2 hours Protection times may be less than this if you are sweating, getting wet, or if the repellant is rubbed off your … areas Do not use sprays or aerosol products near food Products that combine sunscreen and repellent are not …

Toxoplasmosis

… Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces Eating raw or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk … after handling raw meat to prevent contaminating other foods Do not drink unpasteurized milk from any animal Wear …