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… can come with an increased risk of food borne illness (food poisoning) without thoughtful care and preparation. Food … effects. Those at highest risk of foodborne illness are children under 5 years, people who are pregnant, adults 60 …
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… Financial Abuse of Older Adults (HealthLinkBC File #93d) Preventing Abuse Learn how to help prevent the abuse and … you can go for help if you do suspect abuse or neglect. Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults (HealthLinkBC …
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… B, hepatitis C or HIV, including information about preventing transmission, visit: Hepatitis B Hepatitis B … File #08m) HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection Preventing transmission Blood and bodily fluid precautions …
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… symptoms Symptoms of sepsis Pain in early pregnancy Babies younger than 3 months of age, with a fever should be … when to take your child to the emergency room, see: BC Children's Hospital: When to bring your child to the BC Children's Emergency Department First Nations Health …
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… age groups and individuals at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk … of age and continue until your child is 4 to 6 years old. Children in grades 6 and 9 also get immunizations as part of …
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… However, people with respiratory illness, especially children with a history of asthma or wheezing may sometimes … medical care should be sought immediately. Parents of children with asthma should make sure their children … Agency of Canada (PHAC) Responsible for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic and infectious diseases, …
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… Child Safety: Streets and Motor Vehicles Child Safety: Preventing Falls Playground Safety Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities For …
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… risk Talking openly with your kids, teenagers, and adult children about drug use and the associated risks can help … mental health information, resources, and peer support to children, youth and their families from across BC. To learn … a range of substance use and mental health services for children, adolescents and adults across the province. To …
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… sure you have received all the vaccines recommended for children and adults in B.C. These vaccines might be … 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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… products and other electronic cigarettes are not harmless. Children, youth and non-smokers should not use them, and … also expose users to nicotine, which is highly addictive. Children, youth and non-smokers are at high risk of harmful … #30c) Quitting Smoking: Getting Support Quitting Smoking: Preventing Slips or Relapses Quitting Smoking: Temptations …
