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… itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. If you think you have a heat-related illness, use … information, visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat rash Heat syncope …
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… from enjoying the warm weather. Learn what you can do to prevent being bitten or stung: Insect bites and stings and … and open farm visits (HealthLinkBC File #61b) Preventing children’s injuries from sports and other activities Quick … (HealthLinkBC File #35) Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Safety for infants …
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… system treats a protein (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe … an allergen for many people. Whether you or someone in your care has a food allergy, making food choices can be …
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… However, people with respiratory illness, especially children with a history of asthma or wheezing may sometimes … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. Public Health Agency of Canada …
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… a wildfire During a wildfire Evacuation information Health care for evacuees After a wildfire Emergency preparedness … planning if you have specific health conditions, see: BC Children’s Hospital: Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (PDF, …
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… If you are sick, stay home until your fever is gone to help prevent the spread of the flu or other respiratory … are at high risk of serious illness from influenza (such as young children, pregnant women, seniors 65 years and older, and …
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… to have a concussion. On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your information Causes of … - Sport and recreation To learn more on how to reduce your child's chances of getting a concussion, visit: Child Car … Child Safety: Preventing Falls Playground Safety Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities For …
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… the disease, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. On this page: What are … How do I know if I have been exposed to Ebola? For health care workers What are the symptoms of Ebola? Ebola symptoms … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. Government of Canada Find more …
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… about travelling while pregnant, speak with your health care provider or see HealthLinkBC File #41g The Pregnant … Blood Services has implemented a 21-day waiting period to prevent possible transmission. Are there tests for the Zika … Manitoba. Testing can be arranged through your doctor. Babies can be assessed to ensure that they are developing …
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… crucial for managing COPD. It can help you and your health care provider identify COPD triggers so you can make the … are at higher risk of severe problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines can reduce the risk of these preventable diseases. For more information about vaccines, …