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… Your health this winter Last updated December 12, 2024 Download … map BC 2-1-1 :  Shelter and street help line Warming centres Warming centres and emergency shelters can provide … of patients seeking care at emergency departments and community health-care facilities tends to rise. It's …
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… Wildfires and your health Last updated July 12, 2024 Download PDF: Document … the latest information on wildfires in your area, including community evacuation orders. During and after a wildfire, … may be cut off from critical supplies and services, or your community may be evacuated. There are many resources …
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… Flooding and your health Last updated May 8, 2024 Download PDF: Document … may be cut off from certain supplies and services, or your community may be evacuated. Learn what you can do to prepare … of Canada – Get Prepared Government of Canada: Is your community flood ready Seniors as Emergency Response …
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… Your health this summer Last updated July 5, 2024 Download PDF: … picnic and camping meals: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Food Safety: Easy ways to make food … Health Authority: Safe and healthy foods for family and community gatherings Summer food safety Unpasteurized fruit …
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… Your health this spring Last updated February 23, 2024 Download … On this page, learn information on how to stay safe and healthy this spring. Featured topics Asthma Asthma is a … and Stings and Spider Bites Insect Repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File #96) Tick Bites and Disease (HealthLinkBC …
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… Your health information Last updated February 26, 2024 There are … tools available to securely and easily access your personal health information online. Some tools are available in specific Health Authority regions, while others can be used by …
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… Your health this fall Last updated August 16, 2024 Download PDF: … greater exposure to germs.  Learn how to take care of your health, stay active and eat well this fall. On this page: Staying healthy this fall Understanding health risks during fall …
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… parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about … buildings can offer you a place to cool down. Local community centres, malls, pools and libraries usually have …
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… the flu and the common cold. Protect yourself and your community against COVID-19 by getting your updated … and treatment Staying at home if you are sick Mental health resources Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 As we … learn more at Care after getting an immunization | HealthLink BC . COVID-19 symptoms Everyone should routinely …
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… injuries and prevention tips will help keep you and your community members safe. Despite our efforts to keep people … On this page: Things you can do to prevent injury Mental health For more information Things you can do to prevent … To learn more, see: Seniors' falls can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults …