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Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… animals. After throwing it away, wash your hands well with warm soapy water. Also wash … Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only … more information on sanitizing surfaces, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways …

Botulism

… along with intensive medical and nursing care. After several weeks, the paralysis … along with intensive medical and nursing care. After several weeks, the paralysis …

E coli infection

… producing E. coli as E. coli . What are the symptoms? Symptoms of E.coli infection include: Watery … Vomitiing Stomach cramps Mild fever The symptoms can start 2 to 10 days after contact …

Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling

Condition Basics What is foodborne illness? foodborne illness (also called food poisoning) is an illness caused by eating foods that have harmful germs in them. These germs are mostly found in raw …

Your health this summer

Download PDF: Document English Beat the heat Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can sometimes exceed 30°C. We all want to make the most of the beautiful B.C. summers, while staying …

Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… a health care provider immediately and notify your local health authority. You can also call … a health care provider immediately and notify your local health authority. You can also call …

Food water and beverage safety

… water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Well water testing (HealthLinkBC File #05b) Drinking … water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Well water testing (HealthLinkBC File #05b) Drinking …

Safety At Home in Baby's First Year

… first aid Courses on basic first aid, baby safety and home safety are available through community … baby and after sneezing, coughing, using the bathroom or handling diapers or pets. Make …

Aging Well Making Your Home Fall-Proof

… Actionset Overview Getting around your home safely can be a challenge if you … have to be careful not to fall. You can make your home safer with a few simple measures. How can you make your home fall-proof? Making your home safer …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in … through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . …