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… with Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected … water source, you will need to disinfect water used for drinking, making ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and … water, see HealthLinkBC File # 49b Disinfecting drinking water , or contact your local environmental health …
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… Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes Drink plenty of water and/or juice and avoid alcohol and drinks with … try to eat and sleep according to local time Food and water safety in developing countries Eat foods that are well … Do not eat food sold by street vendors Drink bottled water, bottled drinks or beverages made with boiled water. …
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… you may prevent new kidney stones. Drink plenty of water. The most common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough fluids, especially water. How can you prevent kidney …
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… your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or water, remember the three T’s and follow these simple steps: … streams and rivers can contaminate the water you use for drinking, eating and recreation. Untreated water in the … in the wilderness or backcountry, you may use water for drinking or brushing your teeth by: Boiling the water for at …
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… (say "hy-poh-nay-TREE-mee-uh") means that you don't have enough sodium in your blood compared to water. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It helps … bouts of exercise (such as running a marathon), consider drinking an electrolyte replacement drink instead of water. …
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… Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Do you think your baby may be … Mild Mild dehydration Is your child having trouble drinking enough to replace the fluids he or she has lost? Little sips … Try giving your baby a sponge bath with lukewarm water. Don't use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol . …
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… stones form when a change occurs in the normal balance of water, salts, minerals, and other things in urine. The most common cause is not drinking enough water. Some people are more likely to get kidney …
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… also in fortified orange juice and many vegetables. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is especially critical for … this time, bone mass is lost faster. If you do not get enough calcium and vitamin D from the foods you eat, talk to … footnote 1 If you have osteoporosis, it's important to get enough calcium and vitamin D and take prescribed medicine …
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… brain development.  How can I make sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at … are many things you can do to make sure your baby gets enough iron.  Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s … nut or seed butters blended with an equal amount of warm water and stirred into iron-fortified infant cereal Sample …
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… hands, the cooking utensils and surfaces with hot soapy water (for at least 20 seconds). Bring along two sets of … for hand and surface cleaning if there is no hot soapy water available. Remember, hot soapy water is the best … from a source you know to be safe. Use bottled water for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth Boil untreated water at …