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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 … Child safety: Preventing drowning Safety tips for swimmers (HealthLinkBC File #39) Mental health Stress, social …
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… 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 … see our B.C. Immunization Schedules web page Eat healthy foods and be physically active to help keep your …
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… may be mild, moderate or severe. Read the following topics to learn more about asthma: Assessing your asthma … 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 …
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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 … please visit: Advance Care Planning – Making Future Health Care Decisions Advance Care Planning Frequently Asked …
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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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… 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 …
