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Swimmers itch

… surface of the water, looking for bird and mammal hosts. How can I get swimmer’s itch? If schistosome larvae are … can be more sensitive than the skin of an adult How can I avoid swimmer's itch? There is no sure way to avoid … shower and dry off right away. However, showering will not remove any larvae that have already burrowed under your skin …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs emitted from products tend to … any health effects from these exposures. How can I avoid exposure to VOCs? The best way to avoid exposure to … like an outdoor shed or in areas with proper ventilation Remove old or unnecessary tins or bottles that contain …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose from a … vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel skin as needed Remove seeds or pits Cut grapes, cherry tomatoes and large … cheeses such as cheddar When preparing whole grain foods: Avoid grains mixed with foods that are common choking risks. …

E coli infection

… also be transmitted from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli infection: … a 200 ppm (parts per million) no rinse sanitizing solution How to make a 200 ppm no rinse sanitizing solution: Mix 15 …

Manganese in drinking water

… A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water with too much manganese can be a risk to … health, talk to your health care provider. What can I do to remove manganese from my drinking water? Home drinking water …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… used by trans-masculine or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from their bodies. Both … have skin-to-skin contact when you’re wide awake and to avoid distractions such as cell phones. How often should I feed my baby? Let your baby decide when …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… The vCJD prion is the same prion found in cows with BSE. How does a person get vCJD? vCJD is not passed from person to person. However, it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others … . What precautions are taken to avoid the spread of BSE? To prevent the spread of BSE, …

Giardia infection

… that has not been properly filtered, treated or boiled. How can I become infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can … and until at least 48 hours after the diarrhea has stopped. Avoiding this activity will help to ensure that other … with feces during sexual activity How can Giardia cysts be removed from water? If your water supply comes from an …

Cryptosporidium infection

… infection in B.C. has decreased in recent years. How can I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? … stopped, or as instructed by your local health authority. Avoiding this activity will help to ensure that other … and after using public pools How can Cryptosporidium be removed from water? If your water supply comes from an …

Food safety in child care facilities

… child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands … food thermometer all the way to the middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Some packaged foods are fully … nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food for others. How can parents pack food safely? If you send food with your …