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… PDF: Document English On this page: Introduction Featured topics Introduction Measles is a very serious and contagious … as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. If you are travelling …
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… Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience … I Clear My Internet Browser History? On this page: Featured topics B.C. Services Additional resources Featured topics … Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Information for Family Caregivers (HealthLinkBC File #93b) Abuse and Neglect of …
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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 … the disease, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. On this page: What are …
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… symptoms worsen, especially difficulty breathing, medical care should be sought immediately. Parents of children with … 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 …
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… use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured health services Opioid use support B.C. has launched the … life-saving medication for opioid-use disorder and same-day care. This confidential, toll-free service (1-833-804-8111) … agonist medications. Callers are also linked to regional health-care teams for ongoing treatment and support. The …
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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 … about travelling while pregnant, speak with your health care provider or see HealthLinkBC File #41g The Pregnant …
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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 … On this page: Heat-related illnesses Heat stroke Staying healthy in the heat Extreme heat Extreme heat emergency … to help make an informed decision on when to seek healthcare. For additional information, visit: Heat-related …
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… helps protect yourself, your community and B.C.’s health care system this respiratory illness season. Starting in … below. BCCDC: Influenza Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine …
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… medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their heart or lungs suddenly stop. In … with a legal option to order that no CPR be provided by health care providers and first responders. For the form to …
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… a chiropractor each year. For information on chiropractic health care, common spine and spine related conditions, and what to … March 1, 2009, the College of Chiropractors falls under the Health Professions Act that governs all regulated health