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… you have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours. Water temperature The temperature of a hot tub should never be hotter than 40oC … of hot tubs and spas. Their small bodies do not regulate temperature well and overheat too quickly. Physical hazards …
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… include most vegetables, meats and seafood. The level of temperature needed to kill botulism bacteria for low-acid … gauge. By cooking under pressure, you can increase the temperature of boiling water from 100°C (212°F) up to 116°C … moulds. The food being preserved must be rinsed clean using cold drinking water before canning. Use separate cutting …
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… (CO): Reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like … it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss of consciousness and death. This gas … risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen dioxide exposure Particulate matter (PM, PM2.5, PM10): May irritate …
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… B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with … that you are living with HBV. Depending upon the type of exposure and their immunization history, blood tests, … risk of HBV infection if the person is susceptible. If the exposure involves unprotected sexual contact or contact with …
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… mechanically tenderized cuts of beef to a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F). If cooking steaks, turn at … tenderized cuts of beef until the middle reaches a temperature of 74°C (164°F) or hotter and remains there for … are ready to serve them Wash any fruits and vegetables with cold running water before eating them raw, even if they will …
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… and minced or pureed food Can you maintain a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours that put them at risk …
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… become restricted. Do not smoke around your baby Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. … or chestfeeding . Keep your baby warm but not hot The temperature of the room should be comfortable for an adult. …
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… growth loss, stem deformities and even death of the tree. Exposure to airborne Douglas-fir tussock moth hairs and shed … usually occur in low-lying, rural-urban interface areas. Exposure can cause discomfort and inconvenience to people …
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… pier or dock to enter the water to help reduce your risk of exposure, as there may be more larvae near the shore. Make … you are to them. Symptoms tend to be worse after repeat exposure. As you start to dry off and the larvae start to …
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… get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine after an exposure may not prevent you from becoming ill, it will protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to …
