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Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… cleaning agents are required Cover open draining wounds using a clean bandage People who live with a person with CPO … care products, touching your face, nose or eyes, and after using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 15 seconds using warm water and soap. Use a paper towel to dry your …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… margarine, coconut and palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, … Drizzle olive, nut or seed oils over vegetables instead of using butter Use soft margarine or natural peanut, nut or …

Travelling with children

… (water down) juice or prepare infant formula. Consider using a ready-to-feed formula for short trips. How can I … diarrhea unless advised by a health care provider. Avoid using bismuth subsalicylate (such as Pepto-Bismol) to treat … in children. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid using bismuth subsalicylate. If your child has taken this …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

Reye syndrome

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… it is important for you to wash your hands regularly using hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may help stop you from spreading … smoking or applying personal care products, and after using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 20 …

Salmonellosis

… Cooked, ready-to-eat food can be contaminated when using the same cutting board, plate or utensil to prepare …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… temperatures can cause water to condense on windows causing mould to grow on frames or sills. Water coming into … make sure to: Clean all smooth surfaces with mould growth using detergent and water. Do not use too much water because … call toll-free1-800-665-LUNG (5864) Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Mould in Housing: Information for First …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… every 2 to 5 years, depending on the number of people using the system and the volume of daily sewage flow. …

Ultraviolet radiation

… even from limited UV exposure. Avoid tanning beds Avoid using tanning beds. The World Health Organization has found … Columbia, children under the age of 18 are banned from using tanning beds. For more information, visit Tanning … occurs. The Canadian Dermatology Association recommends using sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30, which blocks 97 …