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… C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you should go to your nearest emergency department immediately. It is … more information, read Contact with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 ). To … bodily fluid precautions Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection (HealthLinkBC File #97) …
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… a mask in crowded public spaces, and cough and sneeze into your elbow Cleaning your hands regularly Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, mouth and nose Making a …
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… are most common in the summer and fall months. To protect yourself and your family against enteroviruses such as EV-D68, make sure to: Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see …
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… free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter. To learn more, visit  … common cold and COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home until your fever is gone to help prevent the spread of the flu or …
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… planning is the process of thinking about and writing down your wishes or instructions for present or future health … treatment in the event you become incapable of deciding for yourself. Your advance care plan should include information for a …
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… is in immediate danger from assault or abuse, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away. For confidential … will be able to direct you to resources to help resolve your issues. For more information call 1-877-952-3181 …
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… To find mental health and substance use support services in your area, search the  HealthLinkBC Directory  or contact your  local health authority . Drug-related overdoses and … choking, gurgling or heavy snoring sounds Cold, clammy skin The person’s skin feels cold and clammy to the touch …
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… symptoms of the disease, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. On this page: … infected animal or person. Direct contact is through broken skin or mucous membranes like the eyes, nose or mouth with … associated with Ebola, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. For …
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… HealthLinkBC File #97 – Contact with Blood and Body Fluids: Protecting Against Infection or visit BC Centre for Disease … of the source individual and their address if you know it. Your name filled out as the exposed individual. Details on … with the details for the testing order that you are asking the court to make. How and when do I serve the …
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… Resuscitation (No CPR) form provides you and your physician or nurse practitioner with a legal option to … it must be signed by a consenting adult, either you or your substitute decision maker, and your physician or nurse practitioner. If you have a No CPR …