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… constant, and it can affect more areas of your body. The location of the pain and the severity of the pain may also … person to person. If you have FM, you may also have other health conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), … result of these syndromes. For more information and to find services and resources to help you, visit BC Women’s …
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… Falls in Older Adults Seniors’ Falls Can be Prevented (HealthLink BC File # 78) What You Can Do to Prevent a Fall? … home, at play and on the move. Parachute: Concussion Your health authority For information related to concussion from … Age Safety Northern Health: Concussion Provincial Health Services: Injury Prevention Tips Vancouver Coastal Health: …
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… have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other emergency medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their heart or lungs suddenly stop. … and if applicable your community home care nursing services or residential care facility. Please read the …
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… Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience … the deaf and hard of hearing) or contact one of the B.C. services below. If you are worried about someone seeing the … Neglect of Older Adults: Information for Family Caregivers (HealthLinkBC File #93b) Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: …
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… Vapour products and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users through exposure to vapour/aerosols. … Government of Canada Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health on vaping in Canada, Public … tobacco . Alcohol and drug information and referral services The Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service …
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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 … be provided by health care providers and first responders. Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) Medical Orders …
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… on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol … the 24-hour BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service at 604-660-9382 or toll-free at 1-800-663-1441. For …
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… are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza … women, seniors 65 years and older, and people with certain medical conditions) and those able to transmit or spread … Control BCCDC provides health promotion and prevention services, and diagnostic and treatment services to reduce …
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… It is important to have a risk assessment performed by a health professional quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus … While performing your duties as a fire fighter, emergency medical assistant, police or other peace officer When you … or document must complete an Affidavit of Personal Service. This affidavit must be filed with the Provincial …
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… that symptoms worsen, especially difficulty breathing, medical care should be sought immediately. Parents of … Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … care workers For a situation update on EV-D68 for B.C. clinicians and public health practitioners, visit the BC …
