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… Seniors' falls can be prevented (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 … 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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… 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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… care of yourself and your family. Featured topics Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can increase during the … bites Insect repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File #96) Preventing insect stings There are many types of ticks. … and open farm visits (HealthLinkBC File #61b) Preventing children’s injuries from sports and other activities Quick …
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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 … Child Safety: Streets and Motor Vehicles Child Safety: Preventing Falls Playground Safety Preventing Children's …
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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 … Emergency Contraception (EC) (HealthLinkBC File #91b) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) … 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 at High Risk …
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… Elbow Injuries 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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… 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, … the risk of certain infections, such as COVID-19, for children, infants, older adults, those who are pregnant, and …
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… in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … Financial Abuse of Older Adults (HealthLinkBC File #93d) Preventing Abuse Learn how to help prevent the abuse and … you can go for help if you do suspect abuse or neglect. Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults (HealthLinkBC …
