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Jeremys Story Focusing on Eating Habits

… He decided to change his eating habits. Cutting out fast food The first step Jeremy took toward healthy eating was to stop going to fast-food restaurants. Jeremy used to eat fast food as often as 4 times a week. To his surprise, he found …

Travellers diarrhea

… movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, … to 4 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated with bacteria called … hands after can pass the bacteria on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Untreated water …

Disasters and Public Health Threats

… can affect air quality, cause shortages of safe water and food, and cut off your access to electricity, gas, … Through the air. Through the water supply or through food. From human to human. From animal or insect to human. … and they can be harmful if taken improperly. Water and food contamination Chemicals, heavy metals like lead and …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… at a doctor’s office Community centre, concert or event Summer camp A bus or an airplane Countries outside of Canada …

Swimmers itch

… and coastal waters in British Columbia, usually in the warm summer months. Their larvae are more likely to be found …

Skin Cancer Protecting Your Skin

… not wash out Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, summer and winter, on both cloudy and clear days. Apply … not wash out Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, summer and winter, on both cloudy and clear days. Apply …

Child Safety Preventing Burns

… fireworks from a distance. Fireworks injure children each summer. Children can also get burns from using and being … fireworks from a distance. Fireworks injure children each summer. Children can also get burns from using and being …

West Nile Virus

… insect repellent when you go outdoors in the late spring, summer, and early fall. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long … insect repellent when you go outdoors in the late spring, summer, and early fall. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… siding, wallboard and wires. They eat a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you eat food that has been contaminated by rodents, you may get a …

Type 1 Diabetes in Children

… called insulin. Insulin helps the body use sugar from food as energy or store it for later use. If there isn't any … is older, they can take on this responsibility. Consider a summer camp for children who have diabetes. It can help … is older, they can take on this responsibility. Consider a summer camp for children who have diabetes. It can help …