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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February 28, 2023 … I take to avoid botulism? To avoid botulism, use extreme care when canning at home. There are different methods of … food that: Appears to be spoiled Foams Develops a bad smell during cooking Has a bulging container lid or is …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … anemia (pronounced “ah-nee-me-ah”). Some symptoms of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. … growth and development, including brain development. How much iron do I need? The amount of iron you need depends …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There are 4 ways to take (measure) a temperature: Under the armpit … the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … It also helps muscles, nerves and hormones work properly. How much calcium do I need each day? Recommended amounts of … Over 70 years 1200 mg mg = milligram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim … certain food sources of fibre. Speak with your health care provider or registered dietitian to find out how much …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is …
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… is someone in their life who loves them no matter what. Show your child that you love them all the time – even when … this you help your child understand that feelings (even “bad” feelings) are normal and that there are healthy ways to … that makes success more possible. For example, place a stool in front of the sink so they can wash their own hands, …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two main types of fatty acids: saturated and … Fats are called saturated or unsaturated depending on how much of each type of fatty acid they contain. For …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care … when most parents choose to get them for their children. However, at times large groups of parents have chosen not to …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care … way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I know how vaccines work …
