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… from raw milk? Pasteurized milk is raw milk that has been heated to a specified temperature for a specified … to ensure that all visible soil and soap residue has been removed. Next, sanitize bottles using either of the … the 15 second timer over again Cool the milk: Cool the milk quickly by putting the top part of the double boiler in an …
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… best ways to prevent traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat … water, surface water, or standing water unless it has been treated Drink tap water or add ice to your beverages Eat leftovers or food at buffets that has been sitting unrefrigerated for a long time or not stored …
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… or those who are waiting for one Had a stem cell transplant Been in close contact with a person with meningococcal A, Y … for the following people: Laboratory workers routinely exposed to meningococcal bacteria Military personnel Those …
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… provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of meningococcal B … but not provided free for: Laboratory workers routinely exposed to meningococcal bacteria Military personnel Those …
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… The third dose is given 5 months later. If you may have been exposed to hepatitis A, you should get 1 dose of the vaccine …
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… and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or more to exposed skin. Sunscreen won’t protect your infant or child … in the car, even if the windows are open. Temperatures can quickly become deadly, overheating infants and young … more fun, visit: https://appetitetoplay.com/healthy-eating/tips-ideas/hydration-kids . Heat-related Series Heat-related …
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… a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading … feed by bottle does not cause FASD. However, your baby is exposed to a small amount of the alcohol that passes into …
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… risk of intussusception (a blockage of the intestine) has been seen in the week after the first dose of rotavirus … pain. These symptoms appear 1 to 3 days after a person has been infected with the virus. Diarrhea can last from 4 to 8 … 48 hours after the diarrhea or vomiting has stopped. For tips on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand …
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… waters and coastal beaches. Cases of swimmer’s itch have been reported across Canada, including in B.C., and the … dive into unknown waters. See HealthLinkBC File #39 Safety Tips for Swimmers or contact the Lifesaving Society at …
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… children that the kitchen is a NO PLAY ZONE Share safety tips with those who are caring for your kids (e.g. … injury Keep your child warm; only cool the skin that has been burned If the burn is smaller than a loonie (1 inch in …
