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… Dehydration: Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children) On this … your child drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration. Not drinking enough fluid can cause constipation. When the … your child drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration. Not drinking enough fluid can cause constipation. When the …
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… Gas, Burping, or Bloating That Begins After Eating or Drinking On this page: Overview Overview Gas, burping, and … salad dressing. Gas, burping, and bloating after eating or drinking also may be caused by an inability to: Digest … salad dressing. Gas, burping, and bloating after eating or drinking also may be caused by an inability to: Digest …
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… Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults) On this … & H. Michael O'Connor MD - Emergency Medicine … Dehydration Drinking Extra Fluids Older Children and Adults …
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Waterborne infections in British Columbia Last updated … Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water contaminated with certain germs or … more of the following treatment technologies: filtration, chlorination, ozonation or ultraviolet light disinfenction. …
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… diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include … a source of disease when it is used for food preparation, drinking, swimming or other activities where it may be …
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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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… is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water that has not been properly filtered, treated or … pathogens, you will need to disinfect water used for drinking, making ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and … disinfecting water, see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting drinking water , or contact your local environmental health …
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… called "crypto," is primarily transmitted by swallowing water contaminated with the feces from infected animals or humans. In addition to contaminated drinking water, recreational water from swimming pools, hot … infected animals or humans. In addition to contaminated drinking water, recreational water from swimming pools, hot …
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… and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What are the risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease … from raw milk still occur and remind us of the hazards of drinking raw milk. Who is at risk of getting sick? Anyone … as follows: Heat method: Immerse the containers in hot water (77°C / 171°F or hotter) for at least 2 minutes. …
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… in an area where hepatitis A is a known problem or where water quality is questionable: Boil water before you drink it. Bring the water to a rolling boil for 1 minute. If you are at an …