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… However, people with respiratory illness, especially children with a history of asthma or wheezing may sometimes … medical care should be sought immediately. Parents of children with asthma should make sure their children … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. Public Health Agency of Canada …
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… in the number of newborns with microcephaly (abnormally small head), and an increase in the number of cases of … Microcephaly is a condition where a baby is born with a small head or the head stops growing after birth. Pregnant … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. They also provide direct …
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… is the leading known cause of developmental disability in children, and includes lifelong physical, learning and … File #70). Support and counselling Individual, family, and small group counselling is available to people of all ages …
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… sure you have received all the vaccines recommended for children and adults in B.C. These vaccines might be … for adults (HealthLinkBC File #41c) Travelling with children (HealthLinkBC File #41d) Travel health notices Some …
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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 … for heat stroke Heat stroke: Emergency symptoms Heat stroke prevention: What to wear Staying healthy in the heat When it …
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… Finger, Hand and Wrist Injuries Leg Injuries Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities … Health Services Authority: Sun Safety Sun Safety for Children (HealthLinkBC File #26) Sunburn Ultraviolet …
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… products and other electronic cigarettes are not harmless. Children, youth and non-smokers should not use them, and … also expose users to nicotine, which is highly addictive. Children, youth and non-smokers are at high risk of harmful … addiction. You are also at high risk if you are pregnant. Children and youth may become dependent on nicotine with …
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… if you feel chills or feverish. You may also need to help children or close contacts who are older or chronically ill … like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take prevention measures to limit the spread of infection. For … and Self-Monitoring Government of Canada: COVID-19: Prevention and risks If you still have symptoms more than 3 …
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… effects. Those at highest risk of foodborne illness are children under 5 years, people who are pregnant, adults 60 …
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… cold and flu season, and a return to school for kids. Our children are back in school or daycare, which can mean new …
