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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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… 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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… 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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… 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 … Overuse of quick-relief medicines Living with more than one health problem Asthma: Overcoming obstacles to taking …
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… for its therapeutic effects. But it can also harm your health. Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in … information about the cannabis plant and its components: Health Canada: About cannabis Centre for Addiction and … purposes to help treat the symptoms of certain medical conditions. Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in …
