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Listeria (food poisoning)
Listeria is bacteria carried in some foods that can cause an infection and may lead to miscarriage. Find out ways to avoid listeria infections.
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Food preparation and safety
Food poisoning can be avoided by correct food preparation and safety in the kitchen. Learn more about food storage, preparation, and cooking.
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Accidentally eating unsafe foods (ingesting questionable foods)
Avoid unsafe foods like expired, mouldy, or contaminated items. Watch for symptoms and seek medical help if needed.
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Medicine and poisons safety in the home
Learn how to make your home a safer place for children by reducing the risk of poisoning and what do if your child swallows a poison.
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Protecting your child from lead poisoning
It’s important to protect your child from lead which can cause serious health problems. Learn more about the symptoms of lead exposure here.
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Toxic household products to avoid during pregnancy
Find out about the toxic products you should try to avoid during pregnancy. Are they dangerous? And what should you do if you’re exposed?
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Foods to avoid when pregnant
Learn about which foods you should avoid when you're pregnant. Find out more about foods that you should limit or take extra care with at this time.
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Healthy diet during pregnancy
A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time, but especially vital if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
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Burns, scalds and hot water safety
Find out what to do if your child has a burn or scald, and read about hot water safety and other ways to help prevent burns and scalds.
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Dealing with hot weather during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnant women are more at risk of becoming overheated because of the physical and hormonal changes which occur during pregnancy.
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