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… Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority Introduction Whooping cough, or pertussis, … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care …
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… flare-up action plan Immunizations Living with COPD For your information Understanding COPD Chronic obstructive lung … and being prepared for flare-ups is important in managing your health. Having a flare-up action plan is crucial for …
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… On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your information Causes of concussions Activities that can … activities Prevention Taking safety precautions can reduce your chances of getting a concussion and can also protect … Falls in Older Adults Seniors’ Falls Can be Prevented (HealthLink BC File # 78) What You Can Do to Prevent a Fall? …
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… are important for people of all ages. They help your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and … or death. By getting immunized, you not only protect yourself and your family, but others as well. Many vaccines … helps protect yourself, your community and B.C.’s health care system this respiratory illness season. Starting …
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… planning is the process of thinking about and writing down your wishes or instructions for present or future health care treatment in the event you become incapable of deciding for yourself. Your advance care plan should include information …
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… use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured health services Opioid use support B.C. has launched the … To find mental health and substance use support services in your area, search the HealthLinkBC Directory or contact your local health authority . Drug-related overdoses and …
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… in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health … symptoms of the disease, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. On this page: … associated with Ebola, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. For …
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… some parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about … cool Heat-related illnesses Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body …
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… illnesses, including the flu and the common cold. Protect yourself and your community against COVID-19 by getting your updated … and treatment Staying at home if you are sick Mental health resources Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 As we …
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… are most common in the summer and fall months. To protect yourself and your family against enteroviruses such as EV-D68, make sure … Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
