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The benefits of immunizing your child

… at a doctor’s office Community centre, concert or event Summer camp A bus or an airplane Countries outside of Canada …

Swimmers itch

… and coastal waters in British Columbia, usually in the warm summer months. Their larvae are more likely to be found …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… siding, wallboard and wires. They eat a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you eat food that has been contaminated by rodents, you may get a …

Ultraviolet radiation

… am I most at risk? Direct sunlight is the strongest in summer, with about 80 per cent of the UV radiation occurring …

Sun safety for children

… cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can also be burned …

Salmonellosis

… Vietnamese What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms … You can become ill if you eat or drink contaminated food or beverages, or if you come into contact with infected … environments. Salmonella can be found in a wide variety of foods, such as raw or undercooked poultry and meat, …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared … facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make … to create and maintain a safe environment for children with food allergy. Maintaining an allergy safe child care …

Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… and strong as you age. Eating a variety of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and … high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. It’s about preparing and enjoying food with others, sharing food traditions and eating …

Listeriosis

… listeriosis? Listeriosis is a rare but potentially serious foodborne infection. It is caused by the bacteria Listeria … Listeriosis is most often caused by eating contaminated foods. A variety of foods can contain or become contaminated with Listeria , …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… fruit, legumes, nuts and seeds and some animal-based foods like eggs and dairy products Excludes animal meat, poultry, fish and seafood Most babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your child can eat many of the …