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… 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 …
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… weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that time. Pregnant people who become infected with … be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, … you prevent the spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during and after infection is important for preventing the …
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… 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 …
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… before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 months during the rest of the year. What are the benefits of the … of those will die or have permanent brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… Most people can get sick with influenza several times during their lives. An influenza vaccine is the best … that health experts think will likely cause influenza during the current influenza season. The vaccines do not … not known if the live attenuated influenza vaccine is safe during pregnancy. As a precaution, people who are pregnant, …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… to other people in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. … food or drinks prepared with untreated water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and try to avoid contact with feces during sexual activity How can Giardia cysts be removed from …
