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… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … before you eat or handle any food and after you use the washroom. Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables under cool, … label. Some dishwashers can sanitize. Check the manual of your dishwasher to find out if yours does. Separate Germs …
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… Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a The … and using low-VOC products and building materials in your home Biological contaminants: Keep the house clean and … humidity by venting air from moist areas, such as bathrooms, kitchens and clothes dryers, to the outside. Keep the …
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… clothes or cooking. Moisture from humidifiers or bathrooms without proper ventilation may also help mould grow. … earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a … dehumidifier. Make sure you choose a device that best meets your room size and humidity Repair all internal and external …
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… as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, … will allow gases to be given off before you bring them into your home. If this is not possible, increase the ventilation … label. Keep lids on tightly. Store products in a separate room like an outdoor shed or in areas with proper …
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… on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper Some domestic animals and pets, such … snakes and iguanas, can carry Salmonella bacteria. Wash your hands well after handling these animals or pets and …
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… touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or mucous membranes or put your hands in your mouth. The bacteria can also spread … as the infected person People who sleep in the same room as the infected person People who have direct contact …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … travel to an area at risk of malaria, you need to protect yourself before you travel, while you are travelling and … important if you cannot stop mosquitoes from entering your room Spray insecticidal spray indoors in the evening Use …
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… by-products. These by-products can also get inside your home from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What … monoxide detector Nitrogen dioxide (NO2): May irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs and cause shortness of … can be monitored to ensure enough fresh air gets into a room or building Although carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide …
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… with the food products you buy, and know how to prepare your food safely. Handle and prepare all raw poultry and … microwave or under cold running water. Do not thaw at room temperature Do not eat raw or undercooked poultry or … bacteria More ways to reduce the risk of infection: Wash your hands with soap and warm running water at a sink and …
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… for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. … recommended testing and frequency procedures, to make sure your canner is being operated safely and correctly Check … cool jars in water, instead allow jars to cool slowly at room temperature Do not retighten lids What jars are best …
