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… Easy ways to make food safer (HealthLinkBC File #59a) Home canning – how to avoid botulism (HealthLinkBC File #22) First Nations Health …
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… COVID-19 COVID-19 symptoms Testing and treatment Staying at home if you are sick Mental health resources Getting … they had a fever, cough or difficulty breathing Staying at home if you are sick If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you can … other respiratory infections like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take prevention measures to limit …
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… Care Planning Brochure (PDF, 1.55 MB) Expected/planned home deaths In British Columbia, individuals have the right to choose to die at home. For information about how to have an expected/planned death at home, please visit: Expected/Planned Home Deaths My voice: …
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… are venturing out into the wilderness or staying close to home, it is important that you know how to take care of … learn about first aid as well as treatments you can do at home for minor injuries, see our First Aid Learning Centre. … stings Spring is the start of insect season. Learn how to avoid insect bites and stings, and what to do if you do get …
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… or you may have to evacuate if a wildfire is close to your home. Preparing in advance for  wildfires  can help you keep … Helping your child with stress After a wildfire Returning home When your local or First Nations government has declared it is safe for you to return home, there are steps you can take to make the transition …
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… the common cold and COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home until your fever is gone to help prevent the spread of the flu or other respiratory illnesses. Avoid close contact with other people until you feel well … how to prevent it, what the symptoms are, what the home treatments are and more, see  Facts about Influenza …
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… prevent the spread of respiratory illness by: Staying at home if you feel unwell and try to avoid spending time with people at higher risk of serious … and sneeze into your elbow Cleaning your hands regularly Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, mouth and …
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… pulmonary disease (COPD) Oxygen therapy: Using oxygen at home Pulmonary rehabilitation Travelling with oxygen COPD … information, visit: COPD: Keeping your diet healthy COPD: Avoiding weight loss Learn more about eating well when you … Pulmonary Disease (COPD) The Canadian Lung Association home page Your health authority Vancouver Coastal Health …
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… vaccines might be different from those recommended in your home country. If you are missing any recommended vaccines, … missing routine vaccines for free. Pregnancy Women should avoid becoming pregnant for one month after getting the … health unit, community health centre, at primary care homes, doctor's offices, travel health clinics and …
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… Poisoning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Protecting Your Home Mental health Changes in routine, staying indoors more … about seasonal allergies, including triggers, symptoms and home treatment: Allergic Rhinitis Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers Allergies: Should I take Allergy …