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… medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their heart or lungs suddenly stop. In B.C., the No … with a legal option to order that no CPR be provided by health care providers and first responders. For the form to …
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… you can do to help your child adjust and stay safe and healthy at any stage. Make sure that your child practices healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy eating, keeping physically active and getting enough …
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… symptoms of influenza can be similar to other respiratory illnesses including the common cold and COVID-19. If you are … are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza … seniors 65 years and older, and people with certain medical conditions) and those able to transmit or spread influenza …
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… are affected by Complex Chronic Diseases (CCD). CCD’s are illnesses that last a long time, require treatment and … (ME), also called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), are two conditions known as syndromes. Neither of these syndromes … person to person. If you have FM, you may also have other health conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), …
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… as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. If you are … measles is common, you can be vaccinated through a travel health clinic. To find a travel health clinic near you, visit the HealthLink BC Directory . …
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… Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli 0157:H7 and Campylobacter . Health Canada estimates there are about 4 million cases of food borne illness every year in Canada. Most food borne illnesses are entirely preventable. The risk of food borne … the summer because: Hot and humid weather creates prime conditions for bacteria to grow and thrive People are less …
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… Vapour products and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users through exposure to vapour/aerosols. … vape pens, vapes, mods, tanks or e-hookahs. As per Health Canada, “Vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol are … more information on vaping in Canada visit: About vaping, Health Canada BC Vaping Information, Government of BC Risks …
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… Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority Introduction Whooping cough, or pertussis, … as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. For more … the link below to learn more. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (HealthLinkBC File #15c) Vaccination against Pertussis The …
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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 … Child safety: Preventing drowning Safety tips for swimmers (HealthLinkBC File #39) Mental health Stress, social …
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… go immediately and have a risk assessment performed by a health professional at an emergency department. Prompt … out in the Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act are met. Failure to comply with a Testing Order can result in a fine … there is evidence to the contrary, if all of the following conditions are met: The worker came into contact with the …
