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… Testing and treatment Staying at home if you are sick Mental health resources Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 … an immunization | HealthLink BC . COVID-19 symptoms Everyone should routinely monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. … You may also need to help children or close contacts who are older or chronically ill to self-monitor. To learn …
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… parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about … On this page: Heat-related illnesses Heat stroke Staying healthy in the heat Extreme heat Extreme heat emergency … is accepting applications for free portable air conditioners for income qualified households and individuals. …
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… about vaccines, visit: Influenza (flu) season Pertussis (whooping cough) (HealthLinkBC File #15c) Shingles vaccine … to help you improve your quality of life. QuitNow provides one-on-one support and resources in multiple languages to … B.C. between 9 am and 5 pm Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. Healthy eating With COPD, you may have lower energy levels …
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… complications from Zika virus? Where is Zika virus found? Who is at risk of getting Zika virus? Should pregnant women … Traveller . How can I protect myself and my family? Anyone travelling to areas affected by Zika virus is advised to … area. Although the risk is low, Canadian Blood Services has implemented a 21-day waiting period to prevent possible …
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… and inflammation of the airways. Asthma may present with one or more respiratory symptoms. Symptoms of asthma … affects children but it should not keep them from living a healthy life. Learn more about how asthma impacts children: … It is recommended that people with asthma and their loved ones get vaccines to reduce the risk of these …
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… late fall and winter months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu … vaccine (flu vaccine) . On this page: Flu symptoms Who should get an influenza vaccine? Getting vaccinated … are a safe and the most effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives.  To learn …
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… area, or if you have been in close contact with someone who was diagnosed with Ebola and you have symptoms of the … area, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Ebola, and you have any symptoms …
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… Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … your other immunizations are up to date will help keep you healthy and your immune system strong. For more information … on EV-D68 for B.C. clinicians and public health practitioners, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control Emerging …
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… using the products. While legal for sale in B.C. to anyone over the age of 19,  vapour products and other … a severe form of lung distress from vaping. This condition has resulted in several deaths and many hospitalizations. … These products may reduce health risks for smokers who can't or don't want to quit using nicotine, but only if …
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… it can also harm your health. Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in Canada for several years. Cannabis is also … For more information about the cannabis plant and its components: Health Canada: About cannabis Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): Cannabis Kelty Mental Health Resource …