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… Falls (especially among seniors) Transportation Workplaces Physical activity Drowning Poisoning Burns Violence Self-harm and … about injury prevention, visit the following resources: Disease and injury prevention BC Drug and Poison Information …
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… Complex chronic diseases Last updated January 10, 2024 Download PDF: … main symptom of ME or CFS is fatigue (tiredness) following physical activity (post-exertion) or fatigue to the point that it is …
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… Ebola virus disease Last updated October 30, 2024 Download PDF: Document … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Ebola virus disease (or Ebola) is an illness caused by the Ebola virus. … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. Government of Canada Find more …
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… Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) Last updated January 29, 2024 Download PDF: … include: Shortness of breath (dyspnea), especially during physical activities Chronic cough or wheezing Bringing up … program, visit the BC Smoking Cessation Program Physical activity Being physically active when you have COPD can help …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by the … like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take prevention measures to limit the spread of infection. For …
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… bugs that can bite people and pets and can sometimes spread diseases . A few are known to carry a bacterium that cause … by submitting a photo of the tick to eTick. www.etick.ca . Physical activity The summer months are a great time for outdoor …
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… healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy eating, keeping physically active and getting enough sleep. Keep up regular … full time. For more information, visit: BC Centre for Disease Control: Schools Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) … dietitian or Email a HealthLinkBC Dietitian . Physical activity Physical activity is an important part of your …
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… Repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File #96) Tick Bites and Disease (HealthLinkBC File #01) Toxic Reaction to Insect or Spider Venom Physical activity After months of cold weather, many of us jump at …
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… to have a concussion. On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your information Causes of … precautions to avoid slips and falls, such as keeping your physical spaces dry and uncluttered Use the appropriate equipment for the activity, such as helmets and mouth guards Promote …
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… Immunization Schedules web page Eat healthy foods and be physically active to help keep your immune system strong. … and public health practitioners, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control Emerging Respiratory Virus Updates web page. … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. Public Health Agency of Canada …
