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Injury prevention Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are … one of the leading causes of emergency room visits for all age groups. Yet, many injuries are predictable and … and suicide On this page: Things you can do to prevent injury Mental health For more information Things you can do …
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… Document Vietnamese A concussion is the most common form of head injury. It results from a direct blow to the head or body … out (lose consciousness) to have a concussion. On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Introduction Spring brings … From Sports and Other Activities Returning to Play After a Head Injury During a Sporting Event To learn about first aid as …
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… in British Columbia, such as Health Gateway. On this page: Health Gateway MyCareCompass by Lifelabs Interior … to see immunizations for their children 11 years and younger. Health Gateway provides access to: Blood test and … Health and hospital visits Special Authority drug coverage requests COVID-19 test results and proof of vaccination …
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… offices, and community health centres. On this page: How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? Making a … You should receive all doses you are eligible for and encourage friends and family to do the same. Both health care … symptoms Symptoms of sepsis Pain in early pregnancy Babies younger than 3 months of age, with a fever should be …
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… April 17, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Asthma symptoms Asthma attacks Asthma in children Asthma in teenagers and adults Treating asthma Living with asthma … asthma develops in children Treating asthma in babies and younger children Watch a video to understand more about …
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… Columbia: Influenza vaccine (flu vaccine) . On this page: Flu symptoms Who should get an influenza vaccine? … . Who should get an influenza vaccine? Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a yearly influenza vaccination with … and winter, everyone in British Columbia who is 6 months of age or older can get the influenza vaccine free of charge. …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Be prepared Featured topics Your health … the Government of Canada’s Severe Winter Weather Alerts page or downloading the WeatherCAN app .  Emergency … body loses heat Cold Exposure: What increases your risk of injury? Cold temperature exposure Dry skin and itching …
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… July 5, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Beat the heat Featured topics Beat the heat … a fun and enjoyable way to beat the summer heat. Before you head to the water, remember to check our public health …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority … cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur … due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. Pertussis spreads easily …