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… per litre of water Brushing your teeth Filling pet dishes Bathing children - give sponge baths using disinfected water if it is in limited supply Adults can bathe using un-disinfected water, but they should not …
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… Pot handles turned outward Hot stove elements or oven doors Bathroom hazards: Very hot bath and tap water Access to appliances such as hair … strategies: The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential …
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… by exercising, too much clothing or bedding, taking a hot bath or being outside in hot weather. When a child is sick … rise Medicine to reduce a fever is not always needed Sponge baths, alcohol baths and rubs are not recommended When should I take my …
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… system, causing hyperactivity Take shallow, lukewarm baths with 3 tablespoons of baking soda in the water Take colloidal oatmeal baths Apply cool compresses Avoid scratching. If you scratch …
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… clothing and cotton underwear Soak in warm water baths Keep the infected area dry, e.g., use a blow dryer on a cool setting after bathing instead of rubbing the area with a towel Apply an … while urinating or pee when you are in a warm shower or bath Do not use medicated or non-medicated ointments or …
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… and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the “boiling water bath” method to can high-acid foods. Plums or rhubarb are examples of high acid foods. The “boiling water bath” is a food preservation method commonly used in making …
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… stairs Install a non-skid surface on outdoor steps Use a bath seat so you can take a shower or bath sitting down Install a toilet seat riser to make … Use only non-slip rugs and non-slip mats in hallways and bathrooms Install grab bars by the toilet, in bathtub and …
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… Stay indoors in air-conditioned buildings or take a cool bath or shower. At temperatures above 30°C (86°F), fans … Moving to a cooler environment Taking a cool shower or bath Wearing a damp shirt or towel Drinking plenty of cool, …
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… up and down stairs Helping the person with toileting or bathing Special equipment, such as lifts, grab bars and a …
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… 35 °C Give your child a supervised, normal room temperature bath or sponge bath Keep cool outside During an extreme heat event, you can …
