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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February 28, 2023 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food … … Home canning - How to avoid botulism …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated … with cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age … method). See the section on the rectal method to learn how safely take a rectal temperature. Always wash your hands …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last … cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or stroke. To help lower LDL, follow a … Canada's Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways of eating …
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… of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the illness. Most of the time, Q fever is … weakened immune system. People with diseased or artificial heart valves who get Q fever are at an increased risk of … may be present in farming areas and can affect anyone who works outdoors and is in contact with contaminated soil or …
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… by Health Canada. For more information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein … 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the vaccine, can be found on the … or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported …
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… by Health Canada. For more information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The … resulting from colonialism. More information, including how to register for the vaccine, can be found on the … or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported …
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… on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose from a … gummies or hard candies. Do not offer chewable vitamins. How much food should I offer to my baby? The amount of food … be offered before or after human milk or formula. Do what works best for you and your baby. The amount your baby …
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… itchy nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, … If your child has asthma, make sure it is well controlled. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a severe … small amount can trigger a severe allergic reaction. Learn how to recognize your child’s food allergens on food labels. …
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… itchy nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, … treat this as a priority. Do not ignore early symptoms. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … that cause allergic reactions among residents and know how to recognize food allergens on product labels. For more …
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… itchy nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, … Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … provider should know: The signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis How to respond to a child who is having a severe allergic …
