Food Safety Resources for People with a Weakened Immune System
Promote food safety to people with a weakened immune system with the help of these resources: a printable public service announcement and a poster. There is also a fact sheet with safety tips and foods to avoid. All these resources direct people to a free safe food handling guide on the Healthy Canadians website.
Public Service Announcement
Are you undergoing medical treatments? You may be at greater risk of food poisoning and related complications.
QUICK TIP
When undergoing medical treatments such as chemotherapy, soft and semi-soft cheeses should be avoided, even if pasteurized.
Some health conditions and medical treatments can affect your body's ability to fight off harmful foodborne bacteria. If you are a person living with diabetes, cancer (especially when receiving chemotherapy), chronic heart, liver or kidney disease, HIV/AIDS or other illnesses, you can take simple steps to protect yourself.
Learn more and get your free Safe Food Handling for People with Weakened Immune Systems guide on HealthyCanadians.gc.ca/foodsafety or call 1 800 0-Canada.
Poster (81/2" x 11")
Are you living with a serious illness or a chronic health condition?
You are at higher risk of food poisoning and related complications.
You can protect yourself by following simple, yet effective, safe food handling practices.
Learn more and get your free Safe Food Handling for People with Weakened Immune Systems guide on HealthyCanadians.gc.ca/foodsafety or call 1 800 O-Canada."
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