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… (GBS), a neurological disorder. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, experts agree that Zika virus … visit Government of Canada - Zika virus: Latest travel health advice . Who is at risk of getting Zika virus? The … be concerned about Zika virus? Yes. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, experts agree that Zika virus …
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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 your health authority, where available, click on the links below. …
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… helps protect yourself, your community and B.C.’s health care system this respiratory illness season. Starting … below. BCCDC: Influenza Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12d) Influenza (Flu) Immunization: Myths …
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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: … B, Hepatitis C or HIV? An individual can consult with any health care provider or emergency department to undergo …
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… challenging. Learn more about managing food allergies . Our HealthLinkBC Files provide information on recognizing and … will also find tips on how to help your child stay safe: HealthLink BC File #100a Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens HealthLinkBC File #100c Allergy safe child care facilities …
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… for its therapeutic effects. But it can also harm your health. Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in … information about the cannabis plant and its components: Health Canada: About cannabis Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): Cannabis Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre: …
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… Vapour products and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users through exposure to vapour/aerosols. … vape pens, vapes, mods, tanks or e-hookahs. As per Health Canada, “Vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol are … more information on vaping in Canada visit: About vaping, Health Canada BC Vaping Information, Government of BC Risks …
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… person to person. If you have FM, you may also have other health conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), … more. For more information, visit: BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre: Fibromyalgia Arthritis Society Canada: … a diagnosis is based on the symptoms you describe to your health care provider and by ruling out other conditions …
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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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… medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their heart or lungs suddenly stop. … with a legal option to order that no CPR be provided by health care providers and first responders. For the form to … you will not be given CPR by first responders or other health care providers. In home settings, people often put …
