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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 … to grow and thrive People are less likely to follow food safety guidelines, like hand washing and keeping food cool, …
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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview When you … is to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum … to drinking alcohol while pregnant, taking drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may harm your baby. This …
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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 … for travellers (HealthLinkBC File #41a) Travel during pregnancy Travel immunizations for adults (HealthLinkBC File …
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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 … Government of British Columbia: Recover after a wildfire . Food safety and water quality If there is a wildfire in your …
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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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… 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 (HealthLinkBC File #35b) Safety for the perinatal population 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 storage Keep medications and poisonous …
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… 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) Sunburn …
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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 Motor Vehicles Child Safety: Preventing …
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… Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG). Using cannabis during pregnancy may affect your baby. For information about the health risks of using cannabis before or during pregnancy: The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists … Columbians stay safe. New laws are in place to improve safety. For example, changes to the Motor Vehicle Act give …
