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… Your personal hygiene and health: Wash your hands after handling or cleaning up after your pet, its feces, … face or your face People with weakened immune systems should discuss the risk of disease with their healthcare … avoid feeding your pet raw meat, raw meat pet treats or unpasteurized milk. Because they are raw, these products can …
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… peas, lentils, nuts and seeds Excludes animal meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy products, eggs and other … best choice for babies who follow a vegan eating pattern After one year of age, offer 2-3 cups (500-750 mL) of … water can be offered from an open cup after 6 months but should not replace human milk or formula Continue to offer …
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… like eggs and dairy products Excludes animal meat, poultry, fish and seafood Most babies are ready to start solid … of age. Sips of plain water can be offered from an open cup after 6 months, but it should not replace human milk or formula. Pasteurized …
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… and select an appropriate treatment device. The device should be certified for the removal of arsenic. For a list … Council of Canada (SCC) accredited. The treatment device should meet the following standards: NSF/ANSI Standard 62 on … designation for the water quality parameters you are trying to remove (arsenic) Certification assures that a …
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… prescription medication and behavioural coaching. These should be considered before you try vaping. While vaping is a less harmful option than … If you smoke and want to lower your health risks, you should consider vaping rather than HTPs. There is more …
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… heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely to be affected by particle … or carpool whenever possible For more information B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy: Air …
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… tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected mosquito. Because the malaria … will receive a prescription. Some anti-malaria medication should be started at least one week before travelling. Make … developing babies, including a risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and death for mother and infant. Pregnant women cannot …
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… by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become carriers of the virus after biting birds infected with the virus. It is possible … can be a significant breeding source of mosquitoes and should be maintained regularly to prevent mosquito growth. … of infection from handling birds is very low; however, you should not use your bare hands to handle wild birds or other …
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… of treatment are needed. What is secondary disinfection? After being disinfected, water travels through the … your water and allow it to cool before using. Well water should be disinfected using the simple chlorination method. … the simple chlorination method for well water, see Ministry of Environment - Water Well Disinfection Emergencies or …
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… the disinfectant in the water gets used up. Before and after use, you should check the disinfectant level and add disinfectant if … also be checked and adjusted as necessary. Pool chemicals should always be used safely and stored in a locked location …
