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… Injury prevention Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of … for all age groups. Yet, many injuries are predictable and preventable. Awareness of common injuries and prevention tips will help keep you and your community …
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… and community health centres. On this page: How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? Making a decision to seek … Common lung disease and respiratory conditions How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? Vaccinations remain the best … Vaccinated system . Beyond vaccinations, we can all help prevent the spread of respiratory illness by: Staying at …
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… to have a concussion. On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your information Causes of … Motor vehicle crashes Sports or recreational activities Prevention Taking safety precautions can reduce your chances … and fair play in sport For more tips on how to prevent concussion, visit: Government of Canada: Concussion …
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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 … for COVID-19. Understanding seasonal influenza can help prevent you and your family from becoming sick. To learn about influenza, how to prevent it, what the symptoms are, what the home treatments …
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… is, what asthma medications do, and how to recognize and prevent asthma symptoms. The BC Children's Hospital Asthma … for asthma: Myths and facts Living with asthma Practicing prevention can reduce asthma attacks and reduce illness. Prevention can help you avoid emergency department visits …
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… Mental Health Resource Centre – Substance Use . Overdose prevention and response in B.C. Drug-related overdoses and … Learn more about signs of an overdose, what to do, how to prevent overdoses, and resources. To learn more see Overdose prevention and response in B.C . Toward the Heart Toward the …
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… recognize the signs of elder abuse and how to take steps to prevent it. If you or someone you know is in immediate … Financial Abuse of Older Adults (HealthLinkBC File #93d) Preventing Abuse Learn how to help prevent the abuse and neglect of older adults and where you …
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… in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. They also provide direct … Columbians and reduce the number of infections by vaccine-preventable diseases by providing information on … is the Federal Agency responsible for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic diseases and injuries, …
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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 …
