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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 … bites Insect repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File #96) Preventing insect stings There are many types of ticks. … Petting zoo and open farm visits (HealthLinkBC File #61b) Preventing children’s injuries from sports and other …
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… lifetime in particular the following: Vaccine Name Diseases Prevented DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Diphtheria, … Regulation in September 2019. Recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease in B.C. highlight the importance of … Encephalitis Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #41h) Malaria Prevention (HealthLinkBC File #41f) The Pregnant Traveller …
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… virus (HCV). However, chronic hepatitis C infection may be prevented or cured with antiviral therapy. For more … While performing your duties as a fire fighter, emergency medical assistant, police or other peace officer When you … B, hepatitis C or HIV, including information about preventing transmission, visit: Hepatitis B Hepatitis B …
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… that symptoms worsen, especially difficulty breathing, medical care should be sought immediately. Parents of … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Responsible for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic and infectious diseases, …
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… out what to do if you think you have measles, and how to prevent spreading measles to others. Measles (HealthLinkBC … Health Agency of Canada Responsible for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic diseases and injuries, preventing and controlling infectious diseases, and …
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… itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. If you think you have a heat-related illness, use … #35a) Sunburn Heat stroke Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency medical … for heat stroke Heat stroke: Emergency symptoms Heat stroke prevention: What to wear Staying healthy in the heat When it …
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… Government of British Columbia: Communicable Disease Prevention in K-12 Schools Featured topics Bullying Bullying … Age Children and Their Vision (HealthLinkBC File #53b) Medical Checkups for Adolescents Routine Checkups Sexual and … about sexual and reproductive health, such as how to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), birth …
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… can happen any time. In this section, learn how to prevent and treat common sports and play-related injuries. … Elbow Injuries Finger, Hand and Wrist Injuries Leg Injuries Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other …
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… like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take prevention measures to limit the spread of infection. For … and Self-Monitoring Government of Canada: COVID-19: Prevention and risks If you still have symptoms more than 3 …
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… year in Canada. Most food borne illnesses are entirely preventable. The risk of food borne illness can increase … raw foods. Keep each in a separate, sealed plastic bag to prevent cross contamination Use hand sanitizer and …
