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Food safety in child care facilities

… Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common … child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands … with hot soapy water. Sanitize kitchen surfaces and tools after cleaning. Use approved food surface sanitizers …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How is pasteurized milk different from raw milk? Pasteurized … Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk and products made from it was 150 times … to air dry Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper sanitizer strength based on the …

Norovirus

… Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive … is very rare and hospital care is usually not needed. How does the virus spread? Norovirus is found in the vomit … versa. Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper sanitizer strength based on the …

Young children and their vision

… you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track … popsicle sticks or scissors Keep your child away from power tools, lawn mowers or chemicals Limit your child’s screen …

E coli infection

… E. coli infection is a type of diarrheal illness caused by bacteria called Escherichia coli . It affects the … also be transmitted from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli … to air dry Use B.C.'s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper sanitizer strength based on the …

Rabies

… Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and … act strangely but not always act aggressively. They may show a variety of signs, including fearfulness, aggression, … waterproof gloves or a double layer of plastic or use a tool such as a trowel or spade to handle it. If you had …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by trans-masculine or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from their bodies. Both … wide awake and to avoid distractions such as cell phones. How often should I feed my baby? Let your baby decide when …

Quit or reduce vaping

… ingredients include chemicals and blends of chemicals used to make different flavours. The term "vaping" is also used to refer to the inhalation of cannabis aerosols; however, this page refers specifically to the use of … that cause health harms. If you are using vaping as a tool to reduce harm or gradually quit nicotine use, it’s …

Hepatitis B immune globulin

… immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses like hepatitis B. HBIg is approved by Health Canada. Is … infections could be passed on through the use of HBIg. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have … loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many …

Hepatitis B Vaccine

… have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of internationally adopted children. … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care … loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many …