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… also known as vaccinations, are important for people of all ages. They help your immune system recognize and quickly … illness season. Starting in October, everyone 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 … vaccines, visit the BC Government Respiratory Illness page. For information on respiratory illnesses, visit …
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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 … impacts adults: Asthma in teenagers and adults Asthma in older adults: Managing treatment Treating asthma Treatment …
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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 …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: What is Zika virus? Are there any risks of … the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms include: Fever Headache Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Skin rash Muscle and … the number of newborns with microcephaly (abnormally small head), and an increase in the number of cases of …
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… wildfires can affect the quality of the air, a power outage may spoil your food or you may have to evacuate if a … sore throat, mild cough, phlegm production, wheezing or headaches. These symptoms may be managed without seeking … infections, such as COVID-19, for children, infants, older adults, those who are pregnant, and those with chronic …
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… are treated include low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches and sprains. Chiropractic doctors can also provide …
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… help your child adjust and stay safe and healthy at any stage. Make sure that your child practices healthy lifestyle … in with your child’s mental health and help your child manage the stress of new routines and social situations. Learn … learn healthy lifestyle habits this school year. On this page: COVID-19 safe schools Featured topics Your health …
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… COVID-19 by getting your updated immunizations. On this page: Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 COVID-19 symptoms … immunizations provide decrease over time, particularly in older people, so keeping your immunizations up to date will … of British Columbia: COVID-19 testing and treatments page. For additional information on COVID-19 treatments, …
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… about Testing Orders Last updated October 31, 2024 On this page: Exposure to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV Voluntary … course of their employment, which results in a work-related injury or disease, the worker, employer and the worker’s physician are required to report the injury or occupational disease to WorkSafeBC. Please visit …
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… October 24, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Introduction What is vaping? Youth and vaping Laws and … products. While legal for sale in B.C. to anyone over the age of 19, vapour products and other electronic cigarettes … still exposes users to chemicals that can cause lung damage. Vaping could also expose users to nicotine, which is …
