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… Be drug smart Last updated August 28, 2024 On this page: Opioid use support Questions you may have Useful … and small group counselling is available to people of all ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and … or visit our  Mental Health and Substance Use  web pages. To find mental health and substance use support …
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… one of the leading causes of emergency room visits for all age groups. Yet, many injuries are predictable and … Poisoning Burns Violence Self-harm and suicide On this page: Things you can do to prevent injury Mental health For … phone or other hand-held devices, search for music or engage in any activity that shifts your attention from the road …
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… wildfires can affect the quality of the air, a power outage may spoil your food or you may have to evacuate if a … BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke . On this page: Emergency preparedness Before a wildfire During a … disorder (COPD), other respiratory conditions or heart problems should be monitored more closely. Sometimes smoky …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority … cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur … Control (BCCDC) Provides provincial and national leadership in public health through surveillance, detection, …
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… August 29, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Introduction Featured topics Introduction Measles is a … travel health clinics and pharmacies (for those 4 years of age and older). You can find a health unit near you on … they have vaccine in stock. Useful resources Public Health Agency of Canada Responsible for promoting health, …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Be prepared Featured topics Your health … the Government of Canada’s Severe Winter Weather Alerts page or downloading the WeatherCAN app .  Emergency … recovery - www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc . Follow PreparedBC on Facebook Follow …
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… and treatment without the use of drugs or surgery for problems related to your muscles, joints, nerves and spine. … of daily living may all cause painful joint and spinal problems. For information on research and results, visit BC …
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… about Testing Orders Last updated October 31, 2024 On this page: Exposure to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV Voluntary … for Disease Control – Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Management. Voluntary testing Expand all Collapse all How does … (Canada) and have reported the matter to a law enforcement agency. What do exposed individual, source individual and …
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… illnesses that last a long time, require treatment and management and often do not get better on their own. Some CCDs … FM can include: Fatigue (tiredness) Trouble sleeping Memory problems or the inability to think clearly Mood disorders … can be severe enough to interrupt activities and relationships with others. Other symptoms can include: Malaise …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: Understanding COPD Managing COPD COPD flare-up action … explain how specific therapies for COPD work: Breathing problems: Using a metered-dose inhaler Breathing problems: Using a dry powder inhaler Nebulizer for COPD …