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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… care provider before offering your child fluid replacement products like Pedialyte 1 year and older Give your child fluid replacement products, such as Gastrolyte or Pedialyte if they show signs …
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Petting zoo and open farm visits

… if you touch your mouth. Raw, unpasteurized milk or milk products from farm animals (cows, goats and sheep) can also carry harmful germs. These products can make you sick if you consume them. When dust …
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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… vaping liquid. It’s produced when using combustible tobacco products and electronic vaping devices. These include … Housing B.C. www.smokefreehousingbc.ca Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act  …
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… vaccines. PEG can be found in some cosmetics, skin care products, laxatives, cough syrups and bowel preparation products for colonoscopy. PEG can be an additive in some …
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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… visible. Caution: Do not use non-prescription wart removal products to treat genital warts. These products are not intended for use in the genital area and …
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Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… seeds Excludes animal meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy products, eggs and other animal-based foods, such as gelatin … alternatives like textured vegetable protein (TVP). Choose products with little or no added salt  Iron Iron helps the … Vegetable oils like canola and olive oil Soybeans and soy products like tofu Calcium Your child’s calcium needs …
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Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… the pool, which will reduce the formation of disinfection byproducts. This will also help to reduce the amount of … exposed to direct sunlight, you can use stabilized chlorine products (such as chlorine cyanurate) or add a stabilizer …
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Babys first foods

… nut, sesame seed, egg, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy and milk products. Many common food allergens are iron-rich and can … into smaller pieces Only give your baby pasteurized milk products. You can find this information on the label   Never …
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Iron and Your Health

… amount of non-heme iron in foods. Do not drink black tea, herbal tea or coffee with your meal. Wait 1 to 2 hours after …
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Caffeinated energy drinks

… other ingredients in energy drinks can interact with many medications. Talk with a pharmacist or your health care provider before using energy drinks if you: Take medications or supplements Have a health condition Is it …