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… minor injuries, see our First Aid Learning Centre. Insect bites and stings Spring is the start of insect season. Learn … Remedies for Bites and Stings Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Insect Repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File … Disease (HealthLinkBC File #01) Toxic Reaction to Insect or Spider Venom Physical activity After months of cold weather, …
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… you may increase your risk of getting injured from insect bites or extreme heat. To help you enjoy the summer months, … a potential health risk (HealthLinkBC File #72) Insect bites and stings You may come into contact with insects that … prevent being bitten or stung: Insect bites and stings and spider bites Insect repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File …
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… for medical purposes Laws and Regulations on the use of non-medical cannabis in British Columbia For your information Common questions about cannabis Non-medical cannabis is legal in Canada. For information … Columbia: Cannabis . Cannabis can be used for medical or non-medical purposes. People may choose to use cannabis for …
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… affected by the Zika virus: Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. You should take precautions throughout … advice on how to protect you and your family from mosquito bites, please visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect Repellents …
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… Chronic Diseases Program (CCDP). Chronic Lyme disease Tick bites can cause several diseases in humans. The most …
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… common viruses. There are more than 100 different types of non-polio enteroviruses that cause illness. These viruses … common cold viruses. Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is a rare non-polio enterovirus that can cause mild (for example, …
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… Coalition: Cycling Safety Safe storage Keep medications and poisonous substances locked up. To learn more, see: BC …
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… electronic cigarettes are not harmless. Children, youth and non-smokers should not use them, and they should not be used … to nicotine, which is highly addictive. Children, youth and non-smokers are at high risk of harmful effects of nicotine, …
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… of the sugar in the recipe Consider using vegetable oil or non-hydrogenated margarine instead of butter or lard in your …
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… of breath. The leading cause of COPD is smoking, however non-smokers exposed to noxious particles or gases may also … advanced care . For your information BC Lung Foundation A non-profit and volunteer-based health organization, which …
