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… Summer food safety Last updated October 29, 2024 Summer is a time for … fun outdoor meals can come with an increased risk of food borne illness (food poisoning) without thoughtful care … effects. Those at highest risk of foodborne illness are children under 5 years, people who are pregnant, adults 60 …
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… on taking 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 …
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… called forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from wildfires can affect the quality of the air, a power outage may spoil your food or you may have to evacuate if a wildfire is close to … planning if you have specific health conditions, see: BC Children’s Hospital: Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (PDF, …
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… system treats a protein (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe allergic … information B.C. Government The B.C. Government provides safety planning resources for severe allergic reactions in …
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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 … illness (HealthLinkBC File #35) Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat …
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… File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take precautions … between your chin and the strap. To learn more about bike safety, visit The BC Cycling Coalition: Cycling Safety Safe … Prevention Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn about water safety to prevent …
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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 … Skin From the Sun Provincial Health Services Authority: Sun Safety Sun Safety for Children (HealthLinkBC File #26) …
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… crashes Sports or recreational activities Prevention Taking safety precautions can reduce your chances of getting a … of getting a concussion, visit: Child Car Seats Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles Child Safety: Streets and … Child Safety: Preventing Falls Playground Safety Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities For …
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… choices and meal and snack ideas: Healthy Eating for Children and Youth Lunches to Go (HealthLinkBC File #69f) … playground, walking to school or carrying a backpack, their safety is important. Learn how to help keep your child safe: Child Safety: Street and Motor Vehicles Playground Safety Quick …
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… On this page: Asthma symptoms Asthma attacks Asthma in children Asthma in teenagers and adults Treating asthma … expiratory volume and forced vital capacity Asthma in children Asthma affects children but it should not keep them from living a healthy …
