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… for at least 1 minute before allowing to air dry Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the … based on the concentration of your bleach product www.foodsafe.ca/dilution-calculator.html Pasteurize milk in a … 2 weeks For more information For more information on milk safety, visit …
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… to) the diet and should not be considered a substitute for food. Natural health products are widely available in Canada in health food stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, on the Internet, … health products are safe. If you are unsure about the safety of a natural health product, talk to your doctor, …
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… Affects Children Why Victims Stay How to Help Developing a Safety Plan Legal Protection From Abuse Teen Relationship … sleeping, or chronic health problems. Your children's safety. Spouses who abuse their partners also often hurt the … and use denial as a way of coping with the abuse. Safety concerns. In many cases, the abuser has threatened to …
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… File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take precautions … between your chin and the strap. To learn more about bike safety, visit The BC Cycling Coalition: Cycling Safety Safe storage Keep medications and poisonous …
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… particularly important during pregnancy. Following Canada's Food Guide will provide the nutrition building blocks you … energy (calorie) needs during pregnancy: Follow Canada's Food Guide  for your age group. During the second and third … baby. See the Additional resources for specific food safety information. Avoid alcohol during pregnancy. You can …
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… feeding tube or an intravenous (IV) line is used to provide food and fluids if you can't eat or drink. Antibiotics are … want to do them, write them in your advance care plan. For safety reasons, some hospitals may not let you do certain … unless it's only to change your address or phone number. Storing your advance care plan Keep copies of your advance …
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… habits, you can also teach them some basic health and safety habits. Remember that your child learns habits by … Encourage your children to learn about and enjoy healthy foods. Be active. Help your children find physical … Encourage your children to learn about and enjoy healthy foods. Be active. Help your children find physical …
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… provides a variety of nutrients that are also found in food. These supplements are often called multivitamins. They … minerals you need is by eating a wide variety of healthy foods. A supplement can't make up for unhealthy eating … the supplement meets Health Canada's standards for safety, quality, and health claims. Check the label for …
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… are easy-to-understand fact sheets about public health and safety. Files are available as printable PDFs and can be … vaccinations and precautions to take while travelling Food safety and how to avoid food poisoning Search or browse for HealthLinkBC Files …
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… skills. As your toddler becomes more mobile and curious, safety issues become very important. At about 18 months of … are and what they're doing so that you can warn them about safety hazards. Take steps to childproof your home. For example, use safety-approved gates and keep potential hazards stored out …