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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview When … is to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum …
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… Summer food safety Last updated October 29, 2024 Summer is a time for … preventable. The risk of food borne illness can increase during the summer because: Hot and humid weather creates … to grow and thrive People are less likely to follow food safety guidelines, like hand washing and keeping food cool, …
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… 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 … Columbians stay safe. New laws are in place to improve safety. For example, changes to the Motor Vehicle Act give …
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… should not use them, and they should not be used during pregnancy. What is vaping? Vaping is inhaling aerosol … such as cosmetics and sweeteners. However, the long-term safety of inhaling the substances in vaping products is …
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… Beat the heat Featured topics Beat the heat Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can sometimes exceed … care of yourself and your family. Featured topics Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can increase during the … for travellers (HealthLinkBC File #41a) Travel during pregnancy Travel immunizations for adults (HealthLinkBC File …
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… Beat the heat Last updated July 5, 2024 During the summer months, temperatures in British Columbia … Medications and heat Hot car warning Workplace health and safety Places to keep cool Heat-related illnesses Too much … Sun safety for children (HealthLinkBC File #26) Ultraviolet radiation (HealthLinkBC File #11) To learn more about …
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… called forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from wildfires can affect the … . You can find information on fires that pose a significant safety risk, air quality, fire danger ratings and more. … . On this page: Emergency preparedness Before a wildfire During a wildfire Evacuation information Health care for …
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… and Other Activities Returning to Play After a Head Injury During a Sporting Event To learn about first aid as well as … Allergies Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies Sun safety The days are getting longer and the sun is getting … for Children (HealthLinkBC File #26) Sunburn Ultraviolet Radiation (HealthLinkBC File #11) … Your health this spring …
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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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… crashes Sports or recreational activities Prevention Taking safety precautions can reduce your chances of getting a … of getting a concussion, visit: Child Car Seats Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles Child Safety: Streets and Motor Vehicles Child Safety: Preventing …
