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… cheeses, deli meats, produce, and seafood products (e.g., smoked or candied salmon). Listeria can grow in foods that … and other foodborne pathogens by following good food handling practices: Cook raw foods of animal origin well … juice as well as cheese made from unpasteurized milk Wash hands, knives and cutting boards after handling uncooked …
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… infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash your hands after handling or cleaning up after your pet, its feces, toys, treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure …
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… a ‘pins and needles’ sensation or numbness and burning in hands and feet. Arsenic can also cause skin changes, which … or corn-like growths. They mostly occur on the palms of the hands or bottoms of the feet. Other symptoms can include … at levels below the guideline, it is important to have a second test done to confirm the results. If your water tests …
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… itching is often worse at night. Scratching can result in a secondary infection of the skin. Rashes may appear in these … elderly people may have a rash on the head, neck, palms of hands or soles of feet. If you have not had scabies before, … care provider. Your health care provider may recommend a second treatment 1 week after the first treatment. Crusted …
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… that have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land may come … Always follow manufacturer safety instructions when handling disinfectants and fungicides. How do I clean my … water can still be used for washing hands with soap for 20 seconds, and in foods cooked to 74°C and higher Wash your …
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… or any other animals. After throwing it away, wash your hands well with warm soapy water. Also wash any utensils or surfaces the food, container, or your hands may have touched. What are important steps to take … for safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality …
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… (not covered by clothes), such as the face, neck, arms and hands. The bites can take one to two weeks to heal. Bed bugs … on your body, particularly around your face, neck, arms and hands Dark spotting and staining on your sheets, pillow, … into your house: Check furniture and bedding you buy from second-hand stores, garage sales or roadside pickup. Do not …
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… resident’s symptoms do not get better or get worse, give a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the … in by families or staff Prevent cross-contamination. Wash hands, utensils and food preparation surfaces well between … snack times Make sure all residents and staff wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating. This …
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… how safely take a rectal temperature. Always wash your hands before and after taking your child’s temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help … is fully sealed off Squeeze and hold down the button for 1 second Remove the thermometer and read the temperature …
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… delivery HBV is not spread by: Kissing, hugging or holding hands Using the same dishes or cutlery or sharing meals with …
