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… high risk of serious illness from influenza (such as young children, pregnant women, seniors 65 years and older, and people with certain medical conditions) … for children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions to get immunized. This fall and …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take … Prevention Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn about water safety to prevent … see: BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit: Water Safety Child safety: Preventing drowning Safety tips for swimmers …
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… system treats a protein (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe … on recognizing and responding to severe food allergies in children and teens. You will also find tips on how to help your child stay safe: HealthLink BC File #100a Severe allergic …
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… effects. Those at highest risk of foodborne illness are children under 5 years, people who are pregnant, adults 60 years and over and people with a compromised immune system. …
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… the risk of infection and symptoms may show 3 months to 5 years after surgery. What are the symptoms of an infection … could appear from several months after or even up to 5 years after heart surgery, heart transplant or lung …
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… visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat rash Heat syncope … File #35) Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35b) Safety … Sun protection Island Health: Heat safety Sun safety for children (HealthLinkBC File #26) Ultraviolet radiation …
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… Health Authority: Recognizing and Resolving Trauma in Children During Disasters Kelty Mental Health: Managing Stress Signs of Stress Stress in Children and Teenagers Stress Management Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress After a flood When your local or First …
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… for medical purposes has been legal in Canada for several years. Cannabis is also known as marijuana, pot or weed. The … use with your family Talking openly and honestly with your children and family about complex issues like substance use … for medical purposes has been legal in Canada for several years. The Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes …
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… is born with a small head or the head stops growing after birth. Pregnant women, or those who plan on becoming …
