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… virus? Should pregnant women be concerned about Zika virus? How can I protect myself and my family? Are there tests for … is born with a small head or the head stops growing after birth. Pregnant women, or those who plan on becoming … yourself from mosquito bites at all times. You should take precautions throughout the day and night, when you are …
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… as possible. On this page: What are the symptoms of Ebola? How does the Ebola virus spread? How do I know if I have … the air. Ebola is not transmitted in food or water. If you take appropriate precautions, the risk of getting Ebola is … if an employee has Ebola, see: BC Centre for Disease Control: Clinical Resources/Ebola Government of Canada: …
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… of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in Canada. However, measles is still common in other parts of the … women be vaccinated for measles until after they give birth. Everyone within the same household should be up to … of Canada Responsible for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic diseases and injuries, preventing and …
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… risk of severe illness is low for most British Columbians. However, people with respiratory illness, especially … with asthma should make sure their children regularly take their prescribed asthma medication (for example, … puffers or inhalers) and make sure their illness is well controlled. Enteroviruses such as EV-D68 are most common in …
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… post-exposure prophylaxis for hepatitis C virus (HCV); however, chronic HCV infection may be prevented or cured … B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV. The application to the court can take place as soon as 3 days after the date you were served … as the name of the respondent. Your name, date of birth and contact information as the applicant. The name and …
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… of the beautiful B.C. summers, while staying safe. Learn how you can beat the heat and stay cool during the warm … be more challenging because we often cook outdoors. Learn how to safely prepare and store your food for summer … that cause Lyme Disease. The BC Centre for Disease Control works in cooperation with local health authorities …
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… For more information, see BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke . On this page: Emergency … There are many resources available to help you learn how to prepare for an emergency situation, or an evacuation … air conditioning (or it is not running), you will need to take special care to stay cool, especially during hot …
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… The peak of the respiratory illness season has passed. However, the SARS CoV-2 virus continues to circulate at … offices, and community health centres. On this page: How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? Making a decision … the underlying cause. To learn more about when to take your child to the emergency room, see: BC Children's …
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… are taking or planning on taking drugs, or know someone who takes drugs. Be drug smart: Make a plan and make sure … Know when to call 9-1-1 in an emergency Know when and how to give naloxone Monitor public health, police, and RCMP … take more opioids than your body can handle. You will lose control over your breathing, and may lose consciousness. …
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… below. Featured topics Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Learn how pertussis is spread, the symptoms, home treatment … below. First Nations Health Authority: Communicable Disease Control Fraser Health: Whooping Cough Interior Health: … Whooping Cough Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Provides provincial and national leadership …
