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… Guide . On this page: Before a flood During a flood Dealing with stress and trauma After a flood Before a flood … latest road conditions, visit: http://www.drivebc.ca . Dealing with stress and trauma Disasters, such as floods, …
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… specific health conditions, see: BC Children’s Hospital: Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (PDF, 90.3 KB) BC Renal … support in the event of an evacuation. See the resources below on getting prepared: Caring for seniors in residential … it is hard to breathe, seek medical attention right away. Dealing with stress and trauma Disasters, such as wildfires, …
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… to add extra flavour instead of salt Try no sodium or low sodium broth for gravies, sauces and soups Rinse canned … lentils, and vegetables before using. Or use no sodium or lower sodium versions Make baked goods such as cookies, cakes and quick breads using ½ of the sugar in the recipe Consider using vegetable oil or …
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… your child has health concerns such as asthma, allergies or diabetes, it is important that you make a plan for the time … File #100c) Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child Diabetes in Children: Care Plan for School and Daycare …
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… and death. Ebola is spread through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person or animal. … appropriate precautions, the risk of getting Ebola is very low. The Ebola virus originates from wild animals such as … It can spread to humans through direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected …
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… into the mouth and lungs, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream. There are different kinds of vaping devices … Children and youth may become dependent on nicotine with lower levels of exposure than adults. The long-term health … to deal with temptations and cravings, click on the links below. Quitting Smoking (HealthLinkBC File #30c) Quitting …
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… advice . Who is at risk of getting Zika virus? The following people could be at risk of getting Zika virus: People … of the pregnancy until more is known. Avoid donating blood for three weeks after returning from travel to a Zika-infected area. Although the risk is low, Canadian Blood Services has implemented a 21-day …
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… under the Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act The below frequently asked questions and their answers can be … can be started immediately. What do you mean by exposure? Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal … viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What is a bodily substance? Blood and body fluids, such …
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… heart transplant or lung transplant surgery are very low. Mycobacterium chimaera is usually not harmful to … chances of getting this infection during surgery are very low. A risk of bacterial infection at the surgical site is … transplant or lung transplant surgery. These bacteria grow slowly and are not detected without physical symptoms of …
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… and spine. Common conditions that are treated include low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches and sprains. … governs all regulated health professions in B.C. The following resources from the BC Chiropractic Association …
