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Guidelines for food beverage sales Boosting the sales of nutritious food in schools

… Place Sell Most or Sell items in the spotlight: Score your food and beverages using the Checklist for freshly made … little to no effort or cost. Make Sell Most and Sell items more appealing: A few examples of healthier food and … they can be taken "on-the-go." Give the healthiest options more exciting names to increase visibility. Price healthiest …

West Nile virus

… less than 1 per cent of people, WNV infection can result in more serious illnesses such as meningitis (inflammation of … or polio-like paralysis. People who have one of these more serious illnesses may also have high fever, severe … In very rare cases, WNV infection can result in death. If you develop a severe headache or neck stiffness for which …

Norovirus

… communities every year. Outbreaks occur year round but are more common in the winter months. Outbreaks of illness are … symptoms? Within 1 to 2 days of being exposed to norovirus you may have the following symptoms: an upset stomach, … urination, a dry mouth and throat, and dizziness. This is more likely to occur with babies and the elderly. Severe …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 … hygiene and to take food and drink precautions. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #41a Health advice …

Guidelines for food beverage sales Involving everyone in implementing the guidelines

… vending machines, school stores and at school events Voice your opinion. Participate in events such as taste testing of … of marketing unhealthy food and beverages to students For more information about how to take action and apply the … tools. Provide teachers with the time and resources to learn and apply these tools in the classroom Integrate …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider … is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex with someone … and/or odour of fluid from the vagina Having to urinate more often Pain or burning feeling when urinating Lower back …

Ear Nose and Throat

… Ear, Nose, and Throat Learning Center Learn about ear, nose, and throat health When you have plugged ears, a runny nose, and a sore throat, you … important. What may seem harmless could turn into something more serious. Knowing what is causing your ear, nose, or …

Nitrate in well water

… Since nitrate is colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more often found in groundwater than in surface water. … are boiling water to prepare infant formula. Boil for no more than two minutes; extended boiling time is not …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start … when care is provided off the care facility premises For more information Food and nutrition in care facilities with less than 24 people, see the Meals and More Manual at …

Testing order for hepatitis B hepatitis C or HIV

… testing order process Forms Frequently asked questions For more information Exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV If you think you have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, … may be prevented or cured with antiviral therapy. For more information, read Contact with blood and body fluids: …