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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview When … Spectrum Disorder, also known as FASD. FASD is an umbrella term used to describe the range of disabilities caused by …
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… Vietnamese On this page: What is Zika virus? Are there any risks of complications from Zika virus? Where is Zika virus found? … using condoms or avoid having sex for the duration of the pregnancy until more is known. Avoid donating blood for …
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… everyone in different ways. Understanding the health risks and potential benefits of cannabis and guidelines for … Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG). Using cannabis during pregnancy may affect your baby. For information about the … Government of Canada: Thinking about using cannabis while parenting? Talking about substance use with your family …
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… this page: Staying healthy this fall Understanding health risks during fall Staying healthy this fall Back to school For … or email Physical Activity Services . Understanding health risks during fall Respiratory illnesses Several respiratory …
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… or heart attack symptoms Symptoms of sepsis Pain in early pregnancy Babies younger than 3 months of age, with a fever …
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… products and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users through exposure to vapour/aerosols. Even if … should not use them, and they should not be used during pregnancy. What is vaping? Vaping is inhaling aerosol …
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… help you keep your family safe. The  BC Wildfire Service  posts information on  current wildfire activity . You can … . 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 …
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… Beat the heat Featured topics Beat the heat Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can sometimes exceed … to stay safe and cool while being active outdoors Health risks in the wilderness (HealthLinkBC File #24) Petting zoo … for travellers (HealthLinkBC File #41a) Travel during pregnancy Travel immunizations for adults (HealthLinkBC File …
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… you can receive these missing routine vaccines for free. Pregnancy Women should avoid becoming pregnant for one month …
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… if you are feeling ill, and who may be at higher risk for complications, see: BC Centre for Disease Control: If You … Government of Canada: COVID-19: Prevention and risks If you still have symptoms more than 3 months after … long COVID . The  Provincial Health Services Authority: Post-COVID-19 Interdisciplinary Clinical Care Network …