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… foods sit for a long time at room temperature Be aware that eating the following foods will increase your risk of … other foods that are not cooked thoroughly Be aware that eating raw or undercooked sprouts can put you at risk of …
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… care and preparation. Food borne illness is caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses and/or … like hand washing and keeping food cool, when cooking and eating outdoors Symptoms common to most food borne illnesses … and fever. Symptoms usually appear within several hours of eating the contaminated food, but can take several days or …
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… It may help to find a doctor who has experience treating headaches in children. Keep a headache diary . A … stabbing, or dull). The doctor can help make a treatment plan that your child can follow at home and at school. Tell … things. To prevent migraines and tension headaches : Find healthy ways to help your child manage stress. Don't let …
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… found in the vagina and large bowel of 15 to 20 per cent of healthy pregnant women. Around the time of birth, GBS may be … periods and quiet periods during the day and/or night. Healthy babies may slow down slightly toward the end of …
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… the world. Learn more about keeping your preschooler healthy: Daytime accidental wetting (diurnal enuresis) … for You - Children Health Canada resources on topics like healthy living, medicines, injuries and oral health for …
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… can cause rectal itching and other problems. If you are planning to travel to another country, see a doctor several … as Pepto-Bismol) and iron tablets can make the stool black. Eating lots of beets may turn the stool red. Eating foods … can cause rectal itching and other problems. If you are planning to travel to another country, see a doctor several …
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… travelling from developed, industrialized countries to developing areas of the world. High-risk areas for traveller's diarrhea include developing countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and … is to avoid food or water that may be contaminated. Eating raw or uncooked seafood and meat puts you at higher …
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… therapist. Check with your provider. Your provincial health plan website may have a list of therapists who are covered by your plan. If you plan to pay directly, look for a licensed counsellor. If …
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… Will the pump company file your provincial health plan claim for you? Will the pump company upgrade your pump … glucose monitor? Depending on your provincial health plan, your choices may be limited. You could still get a pump that is not covered by your health plan, but you may have to pay for it yourself. Related …
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… What causes it? Food-borne botulism can be caused by eating contaminated home-canned foods that have a low acid … symptoms generally begin for adults 12 to 72 hours after eating a contaminated food and for infants 3 to 30 days. How … and by boiling home-canned food for 10 minutes before eating it. You can get instructions on safe home canning …
