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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 Agency of Canada: Travel Health Notices webpage. If …
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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 … learn more at Care after getting an immunization | HealthLink BC . COVID-19 symptoms Everyone should routinely …
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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 temperatures, …
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… Wildfires and your health Last updated July 12, 2024 Download PDF: Document … (also called forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from wildfires can … air pollutants. For more information, see BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke . On this page: Emergency …
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… Your health this fall Last updated August 16, 2024 Download PDF: … greater exposure to germs. Learn how to take care of your health, stay active and eat well this fall. On this page: … K-12 Schools about preventing the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID-19, for students and parents, …
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… Your health information Last updated February 26, 2024 There are … tools available to securely and easily access your personal health information online. Some tools are available in specific Health Authority regions, while others can be used by …
