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… Your health information Last updated February 26, 2024 There are several … to securely and easily access your personal health information online. Some tools are available in specific … Health location access to some of their personal health information. Island Health MyHealth provides patients who …
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… Responding to a severe allergic reaction Other important information about EpiPen® Managing food allergies For more information Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction … them someone is having a severe allergic reaction Give a second dose of epinephrine as early as 5 minutes after the …
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… action plan Immunizations Living with COPD For your information Understanding COPD Chronic obstructive lung … cough or wheezing Bringing up mucous with cough For more information on COPD, visit COPD (chronic obstructive … or make symptoms worse. Breathing chemical fumes, dust, second-hand smoke or air pollution over a prolonged time may …
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… indirectly affected by alcohol and other drug use. For more information call the 24-hour BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service in the Lower Mainland at … of death for British Columbians aged 19 to 39, and the second leading cause of death overall. Drug toxicity deaths …
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… (or Ebola) is an illness caused by the Ebola virus. Early stages of the disease are characterized by flu-like … 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. For information on Ebola, including information about current outbreaks, visit the Public Health …
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… others. The infection can spread to others during the early stages when symptoms are not severe, and if left untreated, … your health care provider to make an appointment. For more information about whopping cough and vaccinations, call … Vaccines (HealthLinkBC File #50a) Your health authority For information related to whooping cough from your health …
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… is British Columbia's one-stop shop for disaster readiness information. For tips on seasonal readiness, how to prepare … from a caseworker may be available. Find emergency shelter information and resources, including extreme weather … and mental well-being for everyone, at all ages and stages of life. For advice on what you can to live a healthy …
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… use of non-medical cannabis in British Columbia For your information Common questions about cannabis Non-medical cannabis is legal in Canada. For information from the Government of British Columbia on … THC and CBD are the most well-known cannabinoids. For more information about the cannabis plant and its components: …
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… you keep your family safe. The  BC Wildfire Service  posts information on  current wildfire activity . You can find information on fires that pose a significant safety risk, … is composed of many different air pollutants. For more information, see  BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire …
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… order on their fridge so it can be easily seen. For more information about the No CPR form, please contact your … page: Create a No CPR order Cancel a No CPR order For more information Create a No CPR order If you want to record … services or residential care facility. Please read the information provided on the front and back of the No CPR …