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… Quitting smoking (HealthLinkBC File #30c) Substance Use Parenting Articles Your health authority Get school-related …
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… Beat the heat Featured topics Beat the heat Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can sometimes exceed … insect bites or extreme heat. To help you enjoy the summer months, read the information below on taking care of … for travellers (HealthLinkBC File #41a) Travel during pregnancy Travel immunizations for adults (HealthLinkBC File …
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… protection from Hypothermia and cold temperature exposure during extreme cold weather. Emergency warming centres and … and illnesses are more common or worse during the winter months. The holidays can also be a stressful time for many … Room (ER) in hospitals can be very busy during winter months. Prepare and learn when you or a family member may …
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… life How asthma develops in children Treating asthma in babies and younger children Watch a video to understand more … living with asthma easier. Lifestyle Asthma and GERD Asthma during pregnancy Asthma: Educating yourself and your child …
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… sound before the next breath. The cough can last several months and often occurs more at night. Pertussis can cause … in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been … contact with others. The infection can spread to others during the early stages when symptoms are not severe, and if …
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… as flooding, and what you can to do stay safe and healthy during and after a flooding event in your area by using the … Flooding Preparedness Guide . On this page: Before a flood During a flood Dealing with stress and trauma After a flood Before a flood Emergency preparedness During flooding roads may be closed, you may be cut off from …
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… . On this page: Emergency preparedness Before a wildfire During a wildfire Evacuation information Health care for … you can do to prepare before an emergency or disaster. During a wildfire, you will want to watch for health … in your area, including community evacuation orders. During and after a wildfire, you may experience issues such …
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… of harm and encourage healthy behaviours. Visit our Parenting Articles to learn more. StopOverdoseBC.ca Make the …
