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… health feature. Find resources for K-12 Schools about preventing the spread of communicable diseases, including …
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… Injury prevention Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of … injuries still happen. These include injuries related to: Falls (especially among seniors) Transportation Workplaces Physical activity …
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… to have a concussion. On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your information Causes of … concussions Activities that can cause a concussion include: Falls Collisions with other people or objects Motor vehicle … For more information on how to reduce the chances of seniors getting a concussion, visit: Are You at Risk of …
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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 … from influenza (such as young children, pregnant women, seniors 65 years and older, and people with certain medical …
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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 … VictimLink BC Help for Victims of Elder Abuse and Neglect Seniors Abuse & Information Line If you are an older adult …
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… Immunization: Myths and Facts (HealthLinkBC File #12c) Why Seniors Should Get the Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine … 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 …
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… Government of Canada: Is your community flood ready Seniors as Emergency Response Volunteers (HealthLinkBC File … Government of British Columbia: What happens during a flood Seniors as Emergency Response Volunteers (HealthLinkBC File …
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… of British Columbia: Emergency Support Service program Seniors may need special support in the event of an … See the resources below on getting prepared: Caring for seniors in residential care in an emergency (HealthLinkBC … File #103c) Community evacuation information for seniors (HealthLinkBC File #103a) Health care for evacuees …
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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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… on nutrition and exercise to support recovery and promote prevention. Over 80 percent of British Columbians will … Act). As of March 1, 2009, the College of Chiropractors falls under the Health Professions Act that governs all …
