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… the vaccine than to get the disease. Here are things you should know: Serious side effects from vaccines are very … one in a million, of a life-threatening allergic reaction after getting a vaccine. If this happens, your health care …
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… from animal feces. If you have a weak immune system, you should not drink water from surface sources or groundwater … disinfected water? People with very weak immune systems should consult with their doctor or nurse practitioner and … will not kill some bacterial spores and some viruses, so it should not be used unless the water supply is at least …
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… in the air. The main emission sources are: Oil and gas industry Metal smelting Pipeline operations Pulp and paper … closed to lower the rate of sulphur dioxide coming inside Try to exercise when concentrations of air pollution are … about sulphur dioxide in your area, contact your local Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy office …
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… Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby iron-rich foods: At … This type is easily absorbed and is found in meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. Choose fish low in mercury, such as … not offer more than 3 cups (750 mL) of cow milk in a day. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% cow milk …
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… been linked to untreated water, contaminated pork and unpasteurized milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to … pork. If these are not properly cleaned and sanitized after use, the bacteria can spread to other foods when using … by putting their hands or fingers in, or near, their mouth after they have handled an infected pet or animal. What are …
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… in the amount of vitamin K you eat from one day to another. Try to prepare foods in the same way. If you normally eat …
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… wood stoves are installed and maintained correctly. Doors should be tight-fitting to prevent leakage Use only aged or … of Canada: Combustion Gases in Your Home – Things You Should Know About Combustion Spillage … nergy-efficiency/homes/combustion-gases-your-home-things-you-should-know-about-combustion-spillage/18639 Government of …
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… g 14 to18 38 g 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g … fry Add cooked lentils or beans to your soup, casserole, pasta sauce or salad Add dried fruits, nuts or seeds to …
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… Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use the bathroom. Scrub all parts of your hands … contamination. To reduce the risk: Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart, … This is called the "danger zone". Don't keep meat, poultry, fish, dairy or cooked leftovers at room temperature for …
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… windows and doors. Continue to ventilate for several days after installation Ventilation: Make sure you get enough … windows Increase ventilation by opening windows and doors after you bring new VOC sources into your house, such as new …
