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Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has … by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating or waterskiing, etc.). During a cyanobacteria bloom, water will both look bad and …

Sun safety for children

… exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can … exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the … your child’s skin and try to stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) If you …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible … a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or travelling …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… feeding. This often happens in the first few days and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, most … to eat a little more each day, you can try to: Add a snack during the day, such as fruit with plain yogurt or … the amount of milk you make and how much your baby drinks during feeds. It can also affect your baby's brain …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… than in the fall. This prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank … generous layer of straw or strips of rigid Styrofoam board during winter months. Insulate the septic tank and pipe … system Do not leave the system not working for long periods during cold winter months Do not allow large livestock to …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… altitude increases Once the right pressure level is reached during cooking, it must be kept constant throughout the … food that: Appears to be spoiled Foams Develops a bad smell during cooking Has a bulging container lid or is leaching … safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality produce …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… times with one bite of food Have teary eyes or a runny nose during or after swallowing Have food or liquids coming out … There are no distractions, such as loud talking or TV during meals People are awake and alert during meals People are sitting up straight while eating …

Salmonellosis

… infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Thoroughly cook all foods … Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold Wash hands before, during and after food preparation Keep a clean kitchen …

Lead paint and hazards

… These tips will help protect you and your family’s health during renovations. Depending on the difficulty of the work … is a chance your home will be contaminated with lead dust during renovations, move toddlers, preschool children, and … of detergent to wet all surfaces and to contain any dust during renovations or clean-up. If working outdoors, use …