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Botulism

… Infants with botulism appear to have little energy (lethargic), eat poorly, are … Infants with botulism appear to have little energy (lethargic), eat poorly, are …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… foods. High-acid foods Use the “boiling water bath” method to can high-acid foods. … are examples of high acid foods. The “boiling water bath” is a food preservation method … jars into a large pot of rapidly boiling water. Boiling water kills most yeasts, moulds …

Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling

… Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children Giardiasis Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy … Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children Giardiasis Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy …

Brain and Nervous System

… information section Health Topics Absence Epilepsy Abusive Head Trauma Acute Flaccid … Disc Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo Driving a Car After a Stroke Dyslexia … Carpal Tunnel Surgery Epidural Anesthesia Epilepsy Epilepsy and Driving Epilepsy …

Diarrhea Age 11 and Younger

… be caused by a parasitic infection, such as Giardia lamblia . This parasite, as well as … be caused by a parasitic infection, such as Giardia lamblia . This parasite, as well as …

E coli infection

… systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the … contamination. Is there a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody … systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the …

Your health this summer

… spending more time outdoors, you may increase your risk of getting injured from insect bites … read the information below on taking care of yourself and your family. Featured topics Food safety The …

Baby's first foods

… a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods … age. They do not have enough fat, energy, or protein for growing babies How do I keep my … age. They do not have enough fat, energy, or protein for growing babies How do I keep my …

Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… consumed by the best before date. What is the risk? Unpasteurized apple and orange juices … juice or cider may have made you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local health authority. You can also call 8-1-1 to …

Food water and beverage safety

… Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer (HealthLinkBC File #59a) Food safety for … Canada) Home canning - How to avoid botulism (HealthLinkBC File #22) Pasteurized and raw milk (HealthLinkBC File #03) Unpasteurized fruit …