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… in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: Travel Health Notices webpage. If you have recently travelled to …
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… being prepared for flare-ups is important in managing your health. Having a flare-up action plan is crucial for managing COPD. It can help you and your health care provider identify COPD triggers so you can make … visit: Influenza (flu) season Pertussis (whooping cough) (HealthLinkBC File #15c) Shingles vaccine (HealthLinkBC File …
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… and treatment Staying at home if you are sick Mental health resources Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 As we … learn more at Care after getting an immunization | HealthLink BC . COVID-19 symptoms Everyone should routinely … see: BC Centre for Disease Control: If You Have COVID-19 HealthLink BC: Symptoms of COVID-19 Learn more about how to …
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… Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … your other immunizations are up to date will help keep you healthy and your immune system strong. For more information … see our B.C. Immunization Schedules web page Eat healthy foods and be physically active to help keep your …
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… Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … Neglect of Older Adults: Information for Family Caregivers (HealthLinkBC File #93b) Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: …
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… are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza … (such as young children, pregnant women, seniors 65 years and older, and people with certain medical conditions) … are a safe and the most effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. To learn …
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… go immediately and have a risk assessment performed by a health professional at an emergency department. Prompt … For more information about post-exposure prophylaxis, see HealthLinkBC File #97 – Contact with Blood and Body Fluids: … as the name of the respondent. Your name, date of birth and contact information as the applicant. The name and …
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… down your wishes or instructions for present or future health care treatment in the event you become incapable of … planning resources Advance care planning - Making future health care decisions For information on advance care … please visit: Advance Care Planning – Making Future Health Care Decisions Advance Care Planning Frequently Asked …
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… a chiropractor each year. For information on chiropractic health care, common spine and spine related conditions, and … March 1, 2009, the College of Chiropractors falls under the Health Professions Act that governs all regulated health professions in B.C. The following resources from the …
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… the risk of infection and symptoms may show 3 months to 5 years after surgery. What are the symptoms of an infection … of these signs lasting longer than a few days. Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse any … away or go to the nearest emergency room. You may also call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse any …
