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… water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as … bleach Bleach works best when added to warm water that is about 20˚C (68˚F). Mix: 2 drops (0.1 mL) of household bleach (about 5.25% chlorine) 1 litre (4 cups) of water Cover and …
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… chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or … to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet. Is there a special diet for chronic … loss may help slow liver damage. If you are concerned about your weight or a change in your weight, call 8-1-1 and …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while … uneaten Plan ahead When you can, offer your child choices about the foods they want in their lunch. Ask them “Would … end of the day. Be allergy aware Some schools have rules about the types of foods that can be brought to the …
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… useful resources and strategies below to support you when your baby's crying causes feelings of frustration or … for your baby such as babysitters, relatives and friends about how to safely care for your baby. Make sure they … to cry more and for longer periods of time starting at about 2 weeks of age and continuing until about 3 to 4 …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … what you know . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my … The ‘whole cell’ vaccine used before 1997 contained about 3,000 proteins and polysaccharides from the whole …
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… concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my … coordination and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, … in a spot that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? …
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… has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is … File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Should I worry about asbestos? If you must remove building materials such … particularly if goods are stored in these spaces. What about septic systems and waste disposal? Flooding can …
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… with boiling water on its own. What do I need to know about pressure canning? A pressure canner is a large, … for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. … but needs to be done correctly. It is a good idea to read about home canning before you try it. Books are available on …
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… Enterococci are bacteria found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also … to person is by direct contact, usually with the hands. If your hands become contaminated, the VRE bacteria can enter your body if you put your hands into your mouth or eat …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Before you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 weeks before your trip to get the immunizations you need Buy medical … ongoing health concern, talk to your health care provider about your trip. Ask your doctor for a letter stating your …