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… this page: What is Zika virus? Are there any risks of complications from Zika virus? Where is Zika virus found? Who is … is Zika virus? Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of … or vaccine at this time. Are there any risks of complications from Zika virus? Yes. Some countries have reported a …
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… air pollutants. For more information, see BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke . On this page: Emergency … College of Pharmacists of British Columbia: Accessing Medications You May Need During a State of Emergency For … exercise professional or a pharmacist . Prescription medications During a state of emergency, pharmacists can provide …
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… vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over their lifetime in particular the following: Vaccine Name Diseases Prevented DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) … Immunize Canada Aims to control, eliminate and eradicate vaccine-preventable diseases in Canada by increasing …
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… Act Notice of Intention to Apply for a Testing Order Application to Obtain a Testing Order Physician's Report Testing … is treatment after an individual has been exposed to a disease. Prompt assessment is critical to ensure that, if … C or HIV status, and request that the results be communicated to the health care provider looking after an …
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… K-12 Schools about preventing the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID-19, for students and parents, … vaccinations, help protect you from getting an infectious disease. When you get vaccinated, you help protect others as … It is much safer to get a vaccine than an infectious disease. For more information on immunizations, including …
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… is treatment after an individual has been exposed to a disease. There is no evidence to support post-exposure … 3 days of receiving the notice, you may submit an Application to Obtain a Testing Order to the Provincial Court. … must also include a completed Physician’s Report . The application must be made within 30 days following the contact …
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… asthma Living with asthma Lifestyle and environmental modifications Asthma symptoms Asthma is a common chronic condition … flow and personal best Challenge tests for asthma Classification of asthma Forced expiratory volume and forced vital … risk for serious problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. It is recommended that people with asthma and …
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… full time. For more information, visit: BC Centre for Disease Control: Schools Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) … child care facilities (HealthLinkBC File #100c) Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child Diabetes in Children: Care … ERASE bullying ERASE bullying (Expect Respect and A Safe Education) is a Ministry of Education website that provides …
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… Line to provide faster and easier access to life-saving medication for opioid-use disorder and same-day care. This … of doctors and nurses who can prescribe opioid agonist medications. Callers are also linked to regional health-care … available to individuals directly through the BC Centre for Disease Control. To learn more about naloxone, see …
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… emergency Public weather alerts for British Columbia Medications and heat Hot car warning Workplace health and safety … visit Your health this summer . BC Hydro is accepting applications for free portable air conditioners for income … For more information on extreme heat, visit: BC Centre for Disease Control: Preparing for heat events Canadian Red …
