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Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… moulds and bacteria while the high acid in the foods will prevent botulism bacteria from growing. Low-acid foods … smooth and there are no scratches or cracks that would prevent a seal. It is very important to sterilize the jars …

Safety tips for swimmers

… Vietnamese Swimming injuries, drownings and deaths are preventable by following simple safety rules. These rules … hazards Make sure drain covers are specifically designed to prevent suction hazards. Do not use a pool if the drain …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… overeating or not eating at all. All forms of pressure can prevent your child from developing a healthy relationship … kids in planning and preparing meals Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …

Giardia infection

… with liquid soap and water. How can giardiasis be prevented? To help prevent giardiasis, follow this advice: If a Boil Water …

Lead paint and hazards

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Medical and scientific research shows that absorption of … an area where paint is being removed. Prepare the area To prevent spreading paint chips and dust to other parts of the … day, wetting the dust and wet-wiping will help clean up and prevent dust from spreading. Put all waste into a secure …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… with soap and water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from getting on toys, clothing, and other … and surfaces well between preparing different foods. This prevents cross-contamination with food allergens When … before the expiry date Consider having your child wear MedicAlert® identification Provide the facility with foods …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in 30,000), and … or neomycin Have an immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a drop in platelets, the blood cells that help prevent bleeding, after getting a previous dose of MMR …

Typhoid vaccine

… Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP), so check with your local travel … of the vaccine An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment A stomach illness with nausea and vomiting … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… The Infants Act states that children may consent to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care … are behind in immunization or at risk for certain vaccine-preventable diseases). Most of the time, the vaccines are … Common and expected side effects Rare serious side effects Medical reasons to not receive a vaccine The health care …

Pregnancy and dental health

… pregnancy and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. To prevent passing bacteria to your baby's mouth: Brush and …