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… their hands or if someone with this illness handles food, water or ice. Some foods can be contaminated with the virus … For example, shellfish may be contaminated by sewage water before they are harvested. Is there a treatment? … It is important that you drink enough clear fluids, such as water, so you do not get dehydrated. You could also drink …
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… in the blood reaches its highest level about an hour after drinking. But food in the stomach may increase the amount of … is prohibited—for example, in underage people suspected of drinking or in people enrolled in an alcohol treatment … increases. Your weight. The more you weigh, the more water you have in your body. The water dilutes the alcohol …
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… to brown rice or white bread to whole grain bread. Or drink water instead of high-sugar drinks. Add some healthy foods. … screens or books, while you eat. Avoid unplanned eating and drinking Having regular low-calorie snacks throughout the … in a drink depends on how much alcohol it contains. Drinking 1 beer at dinner every night adds more than 4,500 …
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… children is from contact with hot drinks/food, hot tap water, and hot surfaces. Why are young children at risk? … or oven doors Bathroom hazards: Very hot bath and tap water Access to appliances such as hair straighteners or … injuries can be prevented. Passive strategies: The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set …
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… regular routine or travelling Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity … drink 2.2 to 3.0 litres (9 to 12 cups) of fluid every day. Water is the best choice. Add fibre to your diet gradually … or a medical condition caused it. Can eating prunes or drinking prune juice help constipation? Yes. Prunes and …
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… child is getting enough nutrients from other foods Plain water Sips of plain water can be offered from an open cup after 6 months but … plain soy beverage to no more than 3 cups (750 mL) per day. Drinking too much will leave little room for solids Give …
Health topics
… How can you lower your risk from drinking? If you choose to drink alcohol, the key is to keep your drinking at the lowest possible levels. It's important to … 2 standard drinks in any 3-hour period. Have a glass of water or non-alcoholic, caffeine-free beverage between …
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… is considered safe and effective against tooth decay. Offer water to drink between feedings Introduce your baby to using … lidless cup between 6 and 9 months of age. After 12 months, water is the best choice between regular feeding times and … little natural fluoride and few cities add fluoride to the drinking water. If you are unsure if your water supply …
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… experience issues such as poor air quality or contaminated water. For more information on emergency preparedness, … affected by fire retardants or power outages: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) First Nations Health … After Wildfires (PDF 246 KB) Government of Canada: Food and drinking water safety in an emergency Interior Health: Power …
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… for summer barbeque, picnic and camping meals: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Food Safety: Easy ways to … Disease Control: Wildfire smoke Wildfire: Its effects on drinking water quality (HealthLinkBC File #49f) Useful …
