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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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… October 9, 2024 Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza … against the flu Flu symptoms The severity of an influenza infection can vary from mild to severe. Getting sick from … and its complications, including getting sick with other infections. These include viral or bacterial pneumonia, …
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… Introduction Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a serious infection of the airways. Early symptoms are similar to the … is the Federal Agency responsible for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic diseases and injuries, preventing and controlling infectious diseases, and …
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… at lower levels in the community. The protection from infection that COVID-19 vaccines provide decreases over … Influenza (seasonal flu) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection Sinusitis Whooping cough (pertussis) … Handling …
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… to circulate in our communities. The protections against infection that COVID-19 immunizations provide decrease over … your illness similar to how you manage other respiratory infections like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take prevention measures to limit the spread of infection. For more information about self-isolation, visit: …
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… health, such as how to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), birth control options and more: Birth … Emergency Contraception (EC) (HealthLinkBC File #91b) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (HealthLinkBC File #08o) Sexual Health …
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… to the public. Most communities in British Columbia have waterparks, wading pools and beaches where you can cool … community centres, fountains, libraries, swimming pools, water parks and wading pools. If your local community is not …
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… 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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… the health of British Columbians and reduce the number of infections by vaccine-preventable diseases. ImmunizeBC …
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… worse over time. The disease can cause persistent coughing, infections, fatigue and shortness of breath. The leading …
