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Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… canning at home. There are different methods of canning for high-acid and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the “boiling water bath” method to can high-acid foods. Plums or rhubarb are examples of high acid …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… planning to become pregnant, and have a history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. HCV is curable. Newer, highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC … through blood-to-blood contact. While there is a very low risk of spreading the virus through other bodily fluids, …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… small amounts of food more often and choose foods that are higher in calories. Here are some examples of nutritious … Nuts, seeds and their butters 2% or 3.25% whole milk, high fat yogurt and cheese Yogurt smoothies and meal … might need a multivitamin/mineral supplement. Do not take high doses of any vitamin or mineral, especially iron and …

Chlamydia

… if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia … skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting HIV. In women, complications may … on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about …

Cervicitis

… are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane … on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… time as: Meat, poultry, fish or shellfish Foods that are high in vitamin C. This includes vegetables and fruits such … guidelines for offering cow milk Cow milk can increase the risk of iron deficiency if it’s introduced too early. You …

Bed bugs

… companies often employ chemical insecticides or extremely high heat, and multiple applications will likely be … because they leave behind less moisture, which reduces the risk of mould. Steam will only kill the bed bugs it touches, …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help … on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… plant-based iron sources, pair iron-rich foods with foods high in vitamin C: Orange, grapefruit Kiwi, strawberry and … It’s also important for muscle function. Foods that are high in calcium include: Human milk Store-bought infant … Be aware of fibre. Vegetarian meals and snacks can be high in fibre, which can fill up a child’s small stomach …