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… your child will try a new food. Have your child drink water when he or she is thirsty. Juice is not necessary for … fibre that whole fruit has. Many fruit drinks are just water, a little juice flavouring, and a lot of added sugar. … Cut down on soda pop and other high-sugar drinks. Serve water to quench thirst. You can encourage your child to …
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… dentures every day: Stand over a folded towel or bowl of water when you or your caregiver takes the dentures out. … if you drop them, they won't break. Store them in lukewarm water or denture-cleaning liquid overnight. Don't put them in hot water, and don't let them dry out. Clean your dentures to …
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Waterborne infections in British Columbia Last updated … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking …
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… is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water that has not been properly filtered, treated or … become infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected … contaminated feces particles are ingested. Contaminated water is a major source of the spread of giardiasis. Giardia …
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… with Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected … fish and reptiles can carry Cryptosporidium . Contaminated water is a major source of the spread of cryptosporidiosis. … can become infected if you drink or accidentally swallow water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating …
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… diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking … The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated with bacteria called enterotoxigenic E. … food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Untreated water that has become contaminated by sewage or animal …
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… healthy Say no to swaddling Soother safety Safe drinking water Keep your home safe Fasten carpet on stairs and remove … of bottles on the inside of your wrist Check bath water temperature by using your elbow Keep the temperature in your hot water heater below 49°C (120°F) Keeping your family healthy …