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… Vapour products and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users through exposure to vapour/aerosols. … of Chief Medical Officers of Health on vaping in Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada Vaping products, Fraser … and vapour products cannot be sold to minors or promoted publicly. They cannot be used in public buildings and …
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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 … Domestic violence Government of British Columbia: Help Starts Here – Mental Health For more information To learn …
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… It is important to have a risk assessment performed by a health professional quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus or HIV post-exposure prophylaxis to start as soon as possible. Post-exposure prophylaxis is … Centre for Disease Control for testing. Here is a list of public laboratory and sample collection sites The test …
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… options to choose from. Here are some ideas for adding new healthful foods to your holiday table: Serve a new vegetable … recipes to make them healthier, here are some ideas to get started: Use herbs and spices to add extra flavour instead … information about holiday eating, visit Canada’s food guide Healthy eating for holidays and Cultures, food traditions …
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… 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 … see: BC Centre for Disease Control: If You Have COVID-19 HealthLink BC: Symptoms of COVID-19 Learn more about how to …
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… (anaphylaxis) Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating or being exposed to an … In some cases, the reaction can take up to several hours to start. Symptoms can vary from person to person and can look … challenging. Learn more about managing food allergies . Our HealthLinkBC Files provide information on recognizing and …
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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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… affects children but it should not keep them from living a healthy life. Learn more about how asthma impacts children: … Asthma Program made this video with support from Child Health BC and the BC Lung Association. Childhood Asthma: A …
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… 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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… location of the pain and the severity of the pain may also start to vary. Other symptoms of FM can include: Fatigue … 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: …
