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… some parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more … visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat rash Heat syncope (Fainting) … such as heat stroke or even death. It is important to take steps to protect yourself, your family, and other …
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… Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority Introduction Whooping cough, or … the link below to learn more. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (HealthLinkBC File #15c) Vaccination against Pertussis The … Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio (Tdap-IPV) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #15a) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, …
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… how to recognize the signs of elder abuse and how to take steps to prevent it. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger from assault or abuse, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away. For confidential … Neglect of Older Adults: Information for Family Caregivers (HealthLinkBC File #93b) Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: …
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… free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter. … are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza … Vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza (such as young …
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… mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care … and how to prevent spreading measles to others. Measles (HealthLinkBC File #14b) Measles (rubeola) Measles rash … and more. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #14a) Measles, mumps, rubella and …
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… alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also … your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol … drugs during pregnancy visit: Pregnancy and alcohol use (HealthLinkBC File #38d) Alcohol or drug use during pregnancy …
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… Children and youth may become dependent on nicotine with lower levels of exposure than adults. The long-term health … to vaping, visit: Cannabis use in British Columbia, HealthLinkBC.ca . Talking with your teen about vaping, Government of Canada, (PDF, 413KB) …
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… information about travelling while pregnant, speak with your health care provider or see HealthLinkBC File #41g The Pregnant Traveller . How can I … of the pregnancy until more is known. Avoid donating blood for three weeks after returning from travel to a …
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… BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service in the Lower Mainland at 604-660-9382 or toll-free anywhere in B.C. … To find mental health and substance use support services in your area, search the HealthLinkBC Directory or contact your local health …
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… are most common in the summer and fall months. To protect yourself and your family against enteroviruses such as EV-D68, make sure … Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
