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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … In the long term, people exposed to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of suffering from: Breathing problems, …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… to airborne Douglas-fir tussock moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic reactions in some humans and livestock. … while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared from the air before …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an important place in their life and in your … each day to cuddle and play with your baby. Hold your baby skin-to-skin regularly in the first months of their life. …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Children … Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby iron-rich foods: At … tofu, and nut and seed butters. Cereal-based products may have iron added to them, such as fortified infant cereal, …

Food safety in child care facilities

… produce brush to scrub fruits and vegetables with firm skin like carrots, potatoes and cantaloupes. Wash plates, … and storage instructions. Foods heated in the microwave can have hot and cold patches. To make sure that microwaved … can spread, especially diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food for others. How can parents pack …

E coli infection

… Whole cuts of meat such as steaks or roasts usually only have E. coli on the surface, which makes the E. coli easier … first Serve cooked meats right away or keep them hot. They should be at least 60°C (140°F) or hotter, until you are … cut. Use a scrub brush on fruits and vegetables with rough skin, such as a cantaloupe Avoid drinking unpasteurized …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions … be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating … face Noisy breath Weak or no cough Greyish face or blueish skin Loss of consciousness People may not always show signs …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our blood forms a clot (or plug) so that we don't … leafy vegetables wilt when cooked, the cooked version can have more vitamin K than the raw version. Talk to your … You have been in the hospital on a limited diet (due to surgery or illness) and return home to your normal diet. You …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… the mouth and the throat, the female genital tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. The bacteria can be present in or on the body but usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open …

Spongy moth spraying

… to airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic reactions. Examples of symptoms include skin … while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared from the air before …