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… to get pregnant should consider waiting at least two months after returning from a Zika-infected area or after … with any partner that could become pregnant for three months after returning from a Zika-infected area. If your … using condoms or avoid having sex for the duration of the pregnancy until more is known. Avoid donating blood for …
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… harm from people they rely on or trust. This could include physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual, or social … Advocate Additional resources For general information on physical abuse and domestic violence, click on the links … of Abuse-Related Injuries Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) … Elder abuse …
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… Beat the heat Last updated July 5, 2024 During the summer months, temperatures in British Columbia can exceed 30°C … access to cooler spaces and take steps to ensure you limit physical activity in the heat. Check on older or vulnerable …
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… Falls (especially among seniors) Transportation Workplaces Physical activity Drowning Poisoning Burns Violence … from the road Be aware of your environment when maintaining physical distance Look in all directions when you cross the …
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… in our communities, generally in the late fall and winter months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to … for children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions to get immunized. This fall and …
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… as floods, can impact your emotional health as much as your physical health. Learn what you can do to recognize signs of …
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… sound before the next breath. The cough can last several months and often occurs more at night. Pertussis can cause … deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. Pertussis spreads …
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… Prevention and risks If you still have symptoms more than 3 months after your initial illness, you may be experiencing  …
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… wildfires, can impact your emotional health as much as your physical health. Learn what you can do to recognize signs of …