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… Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. … to stay cool when it is hot outside. Staying healthy in the heat When it is hot outside, it … To keep yourself and your family safe and healthy during hot weather: Limit outdoor …
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… day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a … physician, or obstetrician. You can also call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 anytime to talk with a … to trap cooler air inside Cover windows by using shutters, blinds, drapes, blankets or …
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… day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young … Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant … . For more information on sun safety, visit: HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children …
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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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Overview Cold and heat therapies are treatments that use cold or heat to help with pain, soreness, muscle spasms, swelling, and inflammation. There are different ways you can do cold and heat …
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… weeks depending on a person's age, overall health, and environmental conditions. Related … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. …
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… or drug use problems. People with mental health or developmental problems. People who … Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 …
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… set an alarm clock to go off in 20 minutes. Use heating pads set on low or medium, never … and other conditions such as arthritis . Use either a commercial cold pack or: An ice … and freeze it until it is solid ice. Before use, peel back enough paper to expose some of …
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… its appearance and does not usually require medical attention. But if it doesn't go away … its appearance and does not usually require medical attention. But if it doesn't go away …
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… for relaxation and pain relief. Talk to your doctor before you try either heat or cold … thin towel or pillowcase between the pack and your skin. Don't use heat or cold in an area … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this …
