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Arsenic in drinking water

… for arsenic in drinking water. For more information on The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, see …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. Understanding child development can … to expect and what you can do to help your child grow in a healthy way. In the early years of life, your child’s … night. The stages of child development described here are guidelines only, not a set of rules. Every child develops at …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Document Vietnamese Play is a very important part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child … caring and nurturing way will support all aspects of their healthy development. As your child grows from newborn to … return” interactions can play a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to …

Food safety in child care facilities

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne … online course: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/food-safety/food-safety-courses . FOODSAFE … fees vary: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/food-safety/food-safety-courses . For More …

HIV and HIV tests

… having oral sex (although the risk of HIV transmission is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during … slow or stop the damage to the immune system. HIV testing guidelines in B.C. recommend that everyone aged 18 to 70 … Although HIV is a life-long infection, you can still live a healthy and productive life. However, getting early and …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility involves: Following policies … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save the person’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine …

Yersiniosis

… and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia …

Health advice for travellers

… you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne … wash fruits and vegetables under cool, running water before eating or cutting them, even if you plan to peel them. Use a … hours of preparing. Keep your fridge set at 4°C (40°F) or lower to keep foods safe. Large or very hot items such as …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… about cyanobacteria in drinking water, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality at … and recreational water quality, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality …