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… symptoms worsen, especially difficulty breathing, medical care should be sought immediately. Parents of children with … in the summer and fall months. To protect yourself and your family against enteroviruses such as EV-D68, make sure to: … Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority Introduction Whooping cough, or pertussis, … of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. For more information … They also provide direct diagnostic and treatment services to people with diseases that may affect the health …
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… Vapour products and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users through exposure to vapour/aerosols. … you can get inspiration from fellow quitters. The PharmaCare BC Smoking Cessation Program helps eligible B.C. … tobacco . Alcohol and drug information and referral services The Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service …
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… medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their heart or lungs suddenly stop. In … and if applicable your community home care nursing services or residential care facility. Please read the …
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… On this page: Things you can do to prevent injury Mental health For more information Things you can do to prevent … To learn more, see: Seniors' falls can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults … Post-traumatic stress disorder has emerged for essential services workers. These and other factors can lead to an …
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… parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about … to help make an informed decision on when to seek healthcare. For additional information, visit: Heat-related … medical emergency. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency medical services as soon as you suspect or see the signs of heat …
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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? … and Officials CATT: Concussion Resources for Parents & Caregivers CATT: Concussion Resources for Athletes CATT: … Age Safety Northern Health: Concussion Provincial Health Services: Injury Prevention Tips Vancouver Coastal Health: …
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… on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC … File #70). Support and counselling Individual, family, and small group counselling is available to people … use support in your area, search HealthLinkBC's FIND Services and Resources Directory . … Alcohol and other drug …
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… COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to find out if you or your family members need further assessment or testing for … are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza … Control BCCDC provides health promotion and prevention services, and diagnostic and treatment services to reduce …
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… affects children but it should not keep them from living a healthy life. Learn more about how asthma impacts children: … Asthma Program made this video with support from Child Health BC and the BC Lung Association. Childhood Asthma: A Guide for Families and Caregivers Asthma in teenagers and adults As with children, …
