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Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do … and chew chopped foods. Follow these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables … Avoid grains mixed with foods that are common choking risks. For example, bread with nuts, large seeds or raisins …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin … Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). … or to have lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can …

Campylobacter infection

… dogs, cats and humans. When animals are slaughtered for food, bacteria from an animal’s intestines may contaminate … Campylobacter infection? It is important to be aware of the risks with the food products you buy, and know how to … 2 minutes to kill any bacteria More ways to reduce the risk of infection: Wash your hands with soap and warm …

Listeriosis

… listeriosis? Listeriosis is a rare but potentially serious foodborne infection. It is caused by the bacteria Listeria … pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people exposed to Listeria do not … and those with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of getting a serious illness. What are the symptoms? …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… eating, chewing and swallowing (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway … chest congestion after meals What to do to reduce the risk of choking or aspiration? It is important to make sure …

Norovirus

… wash their hands or if someone with this illness handles food, water or ice. Some foods can be contaminated with the … How can I reduce the risk of getting infected from cleaning up vomit or diarrhea? … up vomit or diarrhea, follow these tips to reduce the risk of getting infected: Wear disposable gloves. Reusable …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What are the risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for … for at least 1 minute before allowing to air dry Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant people, … and people with a weakened immune system are most at risk of becoming sick. How are diseases spread from animals … by coming into contact with their feces, urine, saliva or food. Animal feces or manure can get onto its hair or fur, …

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… is especially recommended for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza and those able to … difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, … When you get immunized, you help protect others as well by reducing the spread of the influenza virus. What are the …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… to the fats and oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to processed foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two … unsaturated instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of fat? …