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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, … to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of reasons. … complete nutrition your baby needs to grow and develop and are not safe alternatives to human milk or infant formula. …
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… kill pathogens that may be found in the raw milk. Pathogens are microorganisms such as bacteria that make us sick. Raw … legally added to milk. Vitamin A improves eyesight, helps you to see better at night or in dim light, and helps you to … to air dry Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper sanitizer strength based on the …
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… B.C. communities every year. Outbreaks occur year round but are more common in the winter months. Outbreaks of illness … symptoms? Within 1 to 2 days of being exposed to norovirus you may have the following symptoms: an upset stomach, … versa. Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper sanitizer strength based on the …
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… us to communicate, to be warned about danger and to be aware of the world around us. Nearly 1 out of every 4 Canadian … hearing tests should be conducted once a year. What are the signs that you may have hearing loss? You may have hearing loss if you: …
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… In B.C., only bats carry rabies virus and other animals are rarely infected. In other parts of Canada and North … also act strangely. Bats are usually active at night. If you see bats during the day, they may not be normal. … waterproof gloves or a double layer of plastic or use a tool such as a trowel or spade to handle it. If you had …
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… Vietnamese Caffeinated energy drinks (energy drinks) are advertised as being able to boost your energy and make you feel more alert. Common brands … include Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy drinks. This despite …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … with hot soapy water. Sanitize kitchen surfaces and tools after cleaning. Use approved food surface sanitizers …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are enterococci? Enterococci are bacteria found in the … genital tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these … to person is by direct contact, usually with the hands. If your hands become contaminated, the VRE bacteria can enter …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the vaccine? Immunization is the best … you help protect others as well, including those who are unable to get the vaccine. What are the possible …
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… normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer … heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a baby within the past 6 weeks may be at … of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By …
