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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 … about injury prevention, visit the following resources: Disease and injury prevention BC Drug and Poison Information …
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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: … risk for serious problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. It is recommended that people with asthma and …
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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 … vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over their lifetime in particular the following: …
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… go immediately and have a risk assessment performed by a health professional at an emergency department. Prompt … is treatment after an individual has been exposed to a disease. Prompt assessment is critical to ensure that, if … For more information about post-exposure prophylaxis, see HealthLinkBC File #97 – Contact with Blood and Body Fluids: …
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… Getting sick from influenza can put you at risk of severe disease and its complications, including getting sick with … are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza … are a safe and the most effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. To learn …
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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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… 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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… 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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… It is important to have a risk assessment performed by a health professional quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus … is treatment after an individual has been exposed to a disease. There is no evidence to support post-exposure … with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 ). To find your nearest emergency …
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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: …
