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… Summer food safety Last updated October 29, 2024 Summer is a time for … to grow and thrive People are less likely to follow food safety guidelines, like hand washing and keeping food cool, … effects. Those at highest risk of foodborne illness are children under 5 years, people who are pregnant, adults 60 …
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… Wildfires and your health Last updated July 12, 2024 Download … 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, …
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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 … File #41c) Travelling with children (HealthLinkBC #41d) Wildfires Wildfire season is now in effect. Wildfires, or …
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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 … File #35) Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35b) Safety …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take precautions … Prevention Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn about water safety to prevent …
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… 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 Seats Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles Child …
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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 sure that your child practices healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy … playground, walking to school or carrying a backpack, their safety is important. Learn how to help keep your child safe: …
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… 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 … Health Services Authority: Sun Safety Sun Safety for Children (HealthLinkBC File #26) Sunburn Ultraviolet …
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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 at High Risk …
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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 …
