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… 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 …
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… along with intensive medical and nursing care. After several weeks, the paralysis … along with intensive medical and nursing care. After several weeks, the paralysis …
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… 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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… 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 …
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… water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Well water testing (HealthLinkBC File #05b) Drinking … water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Well water testing (HealthLinkBC File #05b) Drinking …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… (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) . …