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… Beat the heat Last updated July 5, 2024 During the summer months, temperatures in British Columbia … some parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about …
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… may sometimes experience severe breathing difficulty during infections with respiratory viruses. In the event … are most common in the summer and fall months. To protect yourself and your family against enteroviruses such as … Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health … symptoms of the disease, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. On this page: … to show symptoms People with Ebola are most infectious during the late stages of the infections when they are very …
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… a known or suspected severe allergic reaction Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency service. Tell them someone is having a … 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: …
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… Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli 0157:H7 and Campylobacter . Health Canada estimates there are about 4 million cases of … preventable. The risk of food borne illness can increase during the summer because: Hot and humid weather creates … system. Here are some things you can do to help reduce your risk of food borne illness. Chill Keep food cold. …
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… available throughout the province at pharmacies, regional health-authority clinics, some primary-care offices, and … a mask in crowded public spaces, and cough and sneeze into your elbow Cleaning your hands regularly Avoid touching your … or heart attack symptoms Symptoms of sepsis Pain in early pregnancy Babies younger than 3 months of age, with a fever …
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… use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured health services Opioid use support B.C. has launched the … agonist medications. Callers are also linked to regional health-care teams for ongoing treatment and support. The … To find mental health and substance use support services in your area, search the HealthLinkBC Directory or contact …
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… illnesses, including the flu and the common cold. Protect yourself and your community against COVID-19 by getting your … 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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… common injuries and prevention tips will help keep you and your community members safe. Despite our efforts to keep … 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 …
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… go immediately and have a risk assessment performed by a health professional at an emergency department. Prompt … For more information about post-exposure prophylaxis, see HealthLinkBC File #97 – Contact with Blood and Body Fluids: … of the source individual and their address if you know it. Your name filled out as the exposed individual. Details on …
