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… and small group counselling is available to people of all ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and …
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… Be drug smart Last updated August 28, 2024 On this page: Opioid use support Questions you may have Useful … and small group counselling is available to people of all ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and … or visit our Mental Health and Substance Use web pages. To find mental health and substance use support …
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… one of the leading causes of emergency room visits for all age groups. Yet, many injuries are predictable and … Poisoning Burns Violence Self-harm and suicide On this page: Things you can do to prevent injury Mental health For … phone or other hand-held devices, search for music or engage in any activity that shifts your attention from the road …
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… (or Ebola) is an illness caused by the Ebola virus. Early stages of the disease are characterized by flu-like symptoms, … health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: Travel Health Notices webpage. If you … include: Fever Weakness Fatigue Muscle pain Severe headache Rash Abdominal pain Vomiting Diarrhea Sore throat Redness of …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority … cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur … due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. Pertussis spreads easily …
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… quickly and can cause death if not treated. On this page: Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness, rash Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness … individuals, schools and organizations develop effective management strategies: Patient and School Resources … Severe …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Be prepared Featured topics Your health … the Government of Canada’s Severe Winter Weather Alerts page or downloading the WeatherCAN app . Emergency … recovery - www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc . Follow PreparedBC on Facebook Follow …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: What is Zika virus? Are there any risks of … include: Fever Headache Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Skin rash Muscle and joint pain The symptoms are generally mild … a neurological disorder. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, experts agree that Zika virus infection …
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… Cannabis Last updated August 29, 2024 On this page: Common questions about cannabis Safe and responsible … edibles and vaping cannabis, visit the following webpages: Government of British Columbia: Cannabis health … pot with youth Government of Canada: Talking with teenagers about drugs Government of Canada: Cannabis and your …
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… wildfires can affect the quality of the air, a power outage may spoil your food or you may have to evacuate if a … BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke . On this page: Emergency preparedness Before a wildfire During a … and Recovery . There are also specific emergency management resources for Indigenous communities and local …
