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… Download PDF: Document English On this page: Introduction What is vaping? Youth and vaping Laws and regulations on the … use in British Columbia, HealthLinkBC.ca . Talking with your teen about vaping, Government of Canada, (PDF, 413KB) … or text to help you quit. QuitNow also provides planning tools, supportive text messaging tips and an active social …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: What is Zika virus? Are there any risks of complications … information about travelling while pregnant, speak with your health care provider or see HealthLinkBC File #41g The … from a Zika-infected area or after onset of illness due to Zika (whichever is longer) before trying to conceive. …
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… are important for people of all ages. They help your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and … For more information about each vaccine, including at what age each vaccine is given and who is eligible to … families and health care providers. They also provide tools to make it easier for B.C. families to get immunized.  …
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… Back to school Last updated August 15, 2024 As summer draws to a close, it is time … can be challenging. There is plenty you can do to help your child adjust and stay safe and healthy at any stage. … issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and what to do if you or someone you know needs help: Mental and …
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… planning is the process of thinking about and writing down your wishes or instructions for present or future health … information about advance care planning in B.C., including tools to get started making a plan, visit the links below. … Treatment That Prolongs My Life? Advance Care Planning: What to Include Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) …
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… Safe and responsible use Talking about substance use with your family Cannabis for medical purposes Laws and … use: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: Cannabis: What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Need to Know … example, changes to the Motor Vehicle Act give police more tools to remove impaired drivers from the road.  Visit …
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… Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) Last updated January 29, 2024 Download PDF: Document English … flare-up action plan Immunizations Living with COPD For your information Understanding COPD Chronic obstructive lung … in case you become unable to decide. For information and tools for starting a plan, visit Planning for advanced care …
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… Whooping cough Last updated October 24, 2024 Download PDF: Document English … Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority Introduction Whooping cough, or … or even death. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age …
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… To find mental health and substance use support services in your area, search the  HealthLinkBC Directory  or contact … Learn more at StopOverdoseBC.ca . Questions you may have What is opioid overdose? Opioids are a class of drug or … a participating site near you, use our Site Finder search tool. Kits are not available to individuals directly through …
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… Mycobacterium chimaera infection Last updated April 25, 2024 On this page: What is Mycobacterium chimaera? What are the chances that I … ill, it might not be from Mycobacterium chimaera. See your doctor if you experience a combination of these signs …