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… Flooding and your health Last updated May 8, 2024 Download … Document Vietnamese Flooding can affect your health and safety in a number of ways. You may be required to evacuate … as flooding, and what you can to do stay safe and healthy during and after a flooding event in your area by using the …
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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 … preventable. The risk of food borne illness can increase during the summer because: Hot and humid weather creates …
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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview When … option is to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol … Similar to drinking alcohol while pregnant, taking drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may harm your baby. …
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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 … . On this page: Emergency preparedness Before a wildfire During a wildfire Evacuation information Health care for …
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… Beat the heat Featured topics Beat the heat Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can sometimes exceed … on taking care of yourself and your family. Featured topics Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can increase during the …
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… a protein (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe allergic … reaction Other important information about EpiPen® Managing food allergies For more information Symptoms of a severe … information B.C. Government The B.C. Government provides safety planning resources for severe allergic reactions in …
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… Beat the heat Last updated July 5, 2024 During the summer months, temperatures in British Columbia … Medications and heat Hot car warning Workplace health and safety Places to keep cool Heat-related illnesses Too much … illness (HealthLinkBC File #35) Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat …
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… preparation and recovery - www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc . Follow PreparedBC … protection from Hypothermia and cold temperature exposure during extreme cold weather. Emergency warming centres and … website. Featured topics Common illnesses and injuries during winter Cold and flu, and some other conditions and …
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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 storage Keep medications and poisonous …
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… and Other Activities Returning to Play After a Head Injury During a Sporting Event To learn about first aid as well as … 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) …
