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… Ebola virus disease Last updated October 30, 2024 Download PDF: Document … in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health … the air. Ebola is not transmitted in food or water. If you take appropriate precautions, the risk of getting Ebola is …
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… Complex chronic diseases Last updated January 10, 2024 Download PDF: … 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: …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus … and treatment Staying at home if you are sick Mental health resources Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 As we … immunization | HealthLink BC . COVID-19 symptoms Everyone should routinely monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. …
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… Your health this summer Last updated July 5, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Beat the heat Featured topics Beat the heat Temperatures during the summer in … bugs that can bite people and pets and can sometimes spread diseases . A few are known to carry a bacterium that cause …
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… Your health this spring Last updated February 23, 2024 Download … Document Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Introduction Spring brings the start of longer days … Repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File #96) Tick Bites and Disease (HealthLinkBC File #01) Toxic Reaction to Insect or …
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… Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) Last updated January 29, 2024 Download PDF: … disease) to learn more about managing the disease. These topics also explain how specific therapies for COPD work: … being prepared for flare-ups is important in managing your health. Having a flare-up action plan is crucial for …
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… Your health this winter Last updated December 12, 2024 Download … Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Be prepared Featured topics Your health authority Introduction With cooler … important that we continue to stay active, eat healthy, and take care of our families and ourselves. Be prepared Cold …
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… Your health this fall Last updated August 16, 2024 Download PDF: … K-12 Schools about preventing the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID-19, for students and parents, … Rhinitis Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers Allergies: Should I take Allergy Shots? Hay Fever and Other Seasonal …
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… Wildfires and your health Last updated July 12, 2024 Download PDF: Document … air pollutants. For more information, see BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke . On this page: Emergency … cardiovascular system. When smoke levels are high, everyone should be monitoring their symptoms, but those with a …
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… Flooding and your health Last updated May 8, 2024 Download PDF: Document … Spanish Document Vietnamese Flooding can affect your health and safety in a number of ways. You may be required … it is safe for you to return home, there are steps you can take to make the transition easier and safer. Clean-up After …
