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… among seniors) Transportation Workplaces Physical activity Drowning Poisoning Burns Violence Self-harm and suicide On … (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take precautions …
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… Summer food safety Last updated October 29, 2024 Summer is a time for … food borne illness can increase during the summer because: Hot and humid weather creates prime conditions for bacteria … effects. Those at highest risk of foodborne illness are children under 5 years, people who are pregnant, adults 60 …
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… Medications and heat Hot car warning Workplace health and safety Places to keep cool Heat-related illnesses Too much … visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat rash Heat syncope … for heat stroke Heat stroke: Emergency symptoms Heat stroke prevention: What to wear Staying healthy in the heat When it …
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… care of yourself and your family. Featured topics Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can increase during the … and open farm visits (HealthLinkBC File #61b) Preventing children’s injuries from sports and other activities Quick … and around the water this summer: Child safety: Preventing drowning Safety tips for swimmers (HealthLinkBC File #39) …
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… to have a concussion. On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your information Causes of … crashes Sports or recreational activities Prevention Taking safety precautions can reduce your chances of getting a … - Sport and recreation To learn more on how to reduce your child's chances of getting a concussion, visit: Child Car …
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… called forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from wildfires can affect the … planning if you have specific health conditions, see: BC Children’s Hospital: Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (PDF, … need to take special care to stay cool, especially during hot weather (PDF, 4.5 MB). If the air is smoky, and you find …
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… can be challenging. There is plenty you can do to help your child adjust and stay safe and healthy at any stage. Make … Government of British Columbia: Communicable Disease Prevention in K-12 Schools Featured topics Bullying Bullying … playground, walking to school or carrying a backpack, their safety is important. Learn how to help keep your child safe: …
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… as well. Many vaccines are provided free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Respiratory illness Getting … age groups and individuals at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and Individuals … Encephalitis Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #41h) Malaria Prevention (HealthLinkBC File #41f) The Pregnant Traveller …
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… learn more, see the Understanding Asthma page. Allergy Shots for Asthma Exercise-Induced Asthma Common sports … Finger, Hand and Wrist Injuries Leg Injuries Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities … Allergies Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies Sun safety The days are getting longer and the sun is getting …
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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 … information B.C. Government The B.C. Government provides safety planning resources for severe allergic reactions in …
