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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… have ever donated or received blood products or tissue transplants Do not share personal care items or medical devices … unless the nipples are cracked and bleeding The healthy, intact skin of others coming into contact with your … vaccine Eat healthy, nutritious food as outlined by the Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. Visit …

Travellers diarrhea

… frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked … oral rehydration salt (ORS) drink such as Gastrolyte®. When planning a trip, buy ORS packets before leaving Canada and …

Ultraviolet radiation

… radiation. How can I protect myself and my family? Make a plan Plan your outdoor activity before 10 a.m. or after 4 … Tanning Beds: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/pses-mpes/tanning-beds . Will sunscreen protect … it. Reapply the sunscreen after you have been swimming or sweating to keep it effective. Use a sunscreen approved by the …

Fibre and Your Health

… is fibre? Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in … have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide recommends eating whole grain foods like oats, quinoa and brown rice. … and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: …

Iron and Your Health

… getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. … the formula until they are 9 to 12 months of age and are eating a variety of iron-rich foods. At about 6 months, your … Include iron-rich solid foods in your baby's diet every day starting at 6 months of age. These include iron-fortified …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… in watches, calculators and handheld games How can I make eating safer for a child? Until children are at least 4 … Always supervise babies and young children when they are eating: Offer food in small amounts to prevent children from … out too fast and cause choking Have children sit up while eating and drinking Do not give children anything to eat or …

Health advice for travellers

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Before you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 … for your destination If you suffer from motion sickness and plan to travel by plane, sit in a seat above the wing. Try …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy a … of foods that you may choose to offer your baby. When planning your baby’s meals and snacks, you can use these …

Food safety in child care facilities

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne … running water before cutting or serving them, even if you plan to peel them. Use a clean produce brush to scrub fruits … online course: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/food-safety/food-safety-courses . FOODSAFE …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the … can spread from hands to mouth. This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their … touching the ground Right after leaving animal areas Before eating or drinking After cleaning and removing boots or …