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Did you know?


  • About 200 cases of "hamburger disease" were identified in BC last year. This disease can lead to internal bleeding, kidney failure or even death. Some patients have needed kidney transplants.

You can prevent "hamburger disease"


  • refrigerate or freeze meat as soon as possible after buying
  • thaw meat in the refrigerator, not at room temperature
  • wash hands well before preparing or touching food
  • wash cooking tools, cutting boards, serving platters and counters with diluted bleach
  • cook all ground meat thoroughly until no pink remains

You can prevent tick bites

  • use light-coloured clothing and tuck pants into socks or boots
  • walk on clear trails, not through tall grass
  • check clothes and scalp for ticks after leaving areas where ticks may live

You can prevent sunburn


  • keep babies under six months out of the direct sun
  • limit exposure of older children, especially between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  • wear hats, long sleeves, pants and sunglasses
  • for children over six months, use sunscreen with an SPF factor of at least 15
  • prevent burns by keeping children safely away from hot barbecues and campfires