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… when to take your child to the emergency room, see: BC Children's Hospital: When to bring your child to the BC Children's Emergency Department First Nations Health Authority: Respiratory Virus Season: Making Healthy Decisions Fraser Health Authority: Parents' guide to …
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… care and preparation. Food borne illness is caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses and/or … like hand washing and keeping food cool, when cooking and eating outdoors Symptoms common to most food borne illnesses … effects. Those at highest risk of foodborne illness are children under 5 years, people who are pregnant, adults 60 …
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… such as flooding, and what you can to do stay safe and healthy during and after a flooding event in your area by … Health Authority: Recognizing and Resolving Trauma in Children During Disasters Kelty Mental Health: Managing Stress Signs of Stress Stress in Children and Teenagers Stress Management Stress Management: …
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… and testing Test results Appeals Confidentiality Minors (children) Penalties Provincial Court and Court Registries … See section 9(3) of the Act for further details. Minors (children) Expand all Collapse all What if the person to be …
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… high risk of serious illness from influenza (such as young children, pregnant women, seniors 65 years and older, and … influenza to those at high risk. It is also recommended for children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental … 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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… system treats a protein (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating or being exposed to an allergen. In some cases, the … Learn about promoting awareness, developing policies and creating safety plans in schools. Anaphylaxis Food Allergy …
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… planning if you have specific health conditions, see: BC Children’s Hospital: Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (PDF, … the risk of certain infections, such as COVID-19, for children, infants, older adults, those who are pregnant, and … includes keeping our air and water supply fresh, clean and healthy. Health Canada Health Canada is the federal …
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… risk Talking openly with your kids, teenagers, and adult children about drug use and the associated risks can help reduce the likelihood of harm and encourage healthy behaviours. Visit our Parenting Articles to learn … more about naloxone, see HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose . Is the nasal spray version of …
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… age groups and individuals at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk … of age and continue until your child is 4 to 6 years old. Children in grades 6 and 9 also get immunizations as part of …
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… products and other electronic cigarettes are not harmless. Children, youth and non-smokers should not use them, and … also expose users to nicotine, which is highly addictive. Children, youth and non-smokers are at high risk of harmful … addiction. You are also at high risk if you are pregnant. Children and youth may become dependent on nicotine with …