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… buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped around older hot water pipes and water boilers, or used to tape together … older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not followed. How can I make my home safe? If you live in an older home, do a visual check of all …
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… strains of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be an … a clean paper towel or allowing to air dry Use B.C.'s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper … product www.foodsafe.ca/dilution-calculator.html Caution: Mixing bleach with products that contain acid or ammonia …
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… to prevent rodents on your property. 1. Eliminate food and water sources: Keep all garbage in pest proof containers … spilled seeds often Repair any plumbing leaks to remove a water source Cover pools and whirlpools when not in use 2. … effective for this. A mixture of 1 part bleach and 10 parts water can also be used. Pour mixture carefully onto the area …
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… your hands and your child’s hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important … regularly and shared toys should be cleaned with soap and water, and disinfected with a bleach solution. You can make a sanitizing solution for use on surfaces by mixing the following together: Mix 15 mL (1 tablespoon) of …
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… approved by Health Canada. Is hepatitis B immune globulin safe? Yes. HBIg is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to … with hepatitis B Survivors of sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have …
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… bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune globulin safe? Yes. Ig is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to … individuals or those planning to become pregnant •Infants less than 12 months of age •Those with a weakened …
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… Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer Last updated March 10, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … with soap for at least 20 seconds and rinse them under warm water. Dry your hands with a clean cloth or paper towel. …
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… notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may also change to a grey colour … fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of the uterus after … of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safe sex by using a condom When used as directed, male and …
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… or work in a hot environment People who are pregnant Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults … risk of heat-related illness include: Not drinking enough water during hot weather Increased body mass Poor physical … slightly open will not keep the inside of the vehicle at a safe temperature Drink plenty of fluids. Drink extra water …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines … on hepatitis B immune globulin or the hepatitis B infant vaccine see HealthlinkBC File #25b Hepatitis B immune … possible reactions after the vaccine? The vaccine is very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get …
