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… Food Allergies On this page: Health Tools … What is a food allergy? When you have a food allergy, your body thinks certain foods are trying to …
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… Food allergies Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview A food allergy is when the immune system mistakes a protein in a food as harmful and triggers an allergic reaction. Whether …
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… Food security Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Food security is critical to the health and wellbeing of all people in British Columbia. Food security means that everyone has access to food that is …
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… Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat Last … your home Keep your body cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 litres of water a day), … young children during extreme heat For more information on foods and drinks to limit or avoid during pregnancy or …
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… Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs On this page: Overview … set them aside to wash later. Scrub toys with soap and water. This works well to remove germs from surfaces. This … can produce a toxic gas. Bleach should be mixed only with water. Keep all chemicals out of reach of children. Related …
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… Carbohydrate Foods On this page: Overview Overview One serving of carbohydrate food has about 15 grams of carbohydrates. Typically if a food has 8 to 22 grams of carbohydrates per serving, it is …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink BC File … and ear infections, and pneumonia. How can I make sure the water is safe? If you are unsure of the maintenance or water … hot tub environments are alcohol or drug related. Alcoholic beverages and some drugs can cause drowsiness. They can also …
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… Food and your health Overview Tips on eating habits, … patterns and resources for plant-based diets. Image Food, water and beverage safety Learn about food and water safety and how to …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File … add chemicals to water and not water to chemicals. Follow safety instructions on the product label and safety data … dirt, soap, shampoo, body oils, perspiration (sweat), food and drinks. Chlorine that has reacted with organic …
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… shade or in a cool area inside Go to large parks that have water features and lots of trees as they may be cooler and … low sugar drink during every feed in addition to other beverages throughout the day. 6 months and older Offer more … bottle or cup with a straw as age-appropriate and offer foods with extra fluid content such as fruit and dairy …
