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Seniors falls can be prevented

… footwear or clothing Climbing ladders or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety rail For … as clutter and inadequate lighting Environmental factors (outdoors): Uneven sidewalks or pathways Steps without … to reduce your risk of falling: Keep stairs, walkways and outdoor steps in good repair and free from clutter Make sure …

Disinfecting drinking water

Insect repellents and DEET

… your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are outdoors to protect against insect bites. Insect bites are … repellents with DEET provide protection? If you plan to be outdoors for a short period of time, always choose a product … provides protection for the amount of time that you will be outdoors Always read the entire label carefully before use. …

Sun safety for children

… be burned by touching hot surfaces such as the pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that … can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before … in any skin type. Be extra careful with children who are fair-skinned and/or who have blond or red hair. They are more …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… . Air purifiers and ventilation systems cannot remove all the … an open window. Many of the toxic chemicals remain in the air and the carpets, curtains, furniture and clothes. … any time Inside or within 6 meters of a doorway, window or air intake of a public building or workplace. Work vehicles …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs, … and nose with a tissue when you cough, sneeze or laugh Air out rooms you are staying in by opening the window (if … with weak immune systems Do not use buses, trains, taxis or airplanes Do not go to public places like work, school, …

Giardia infection

Cryptosporidium infection

Pasteurized and raw milk

… includes milk from cows, goats, buffalo, sheep and other dairy animals. By law in Canada, all milk sold to the public must be pasteurized and packaged in a licensed dairy plant. Only vitamins A and D may be added to the milk … you buy must be pasteurized and packaged at a licensed dairy plant. Be cautious of raw milk from farm gate sales or …

Group A streptococcal infections

… coughs, or sneezes, the bacteria are spread through the air. If you breathe in air or touch objects contaminated with the bacteria you can …