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… crashes Sports or recreational activities Prevention Taking safety precautions can reduce your chances of getting a … of getting a concussion, visit: Child Car Seats Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles Child Safety: Streets and … key areas where people are unintentionally injured: in the home, at play and on the move. Parachute: Concussion Your …
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… as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly … Cough) Learn how pertussis is spread, the symptoms, home treatment advice, and more. Click on the link below to … authority, where available, click on the links below. First Nations Health Authority: Communicable Disease Control …
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… vaccines might be different from those recommended in your home country. If you are missing any recommended vaccines, … health unit, community health centre, at primary care homes, doctor's offices, travel health clinics and pharmacies (for those 4 years of age and older). You can find a health unit near you …
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… virus was originally found only in Africa and Asia and was first reported in the Western Hemisphere in 2015. There have … Canada The Government of Canada website provides health and safety information for Canadians and health professionals. …
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… Care Planning Brochure (PDF, 1.55 MB) Expected/planned home deaths In British Columbia, individuals have the right to choose to die at home. For information about how to have an expected/planned … order that no CPR be provided by health care providers and first responders. Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment …
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… COVID-19 COVID-19 symptoms Testing and treatment Staying at home if you are sick Mental health resources Getting … they had a fever, cough or difficulty breathing Staying at home if you are sick If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you can … other respiratory infections like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take prevention measures to limit …
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… system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza spreads in our communities, generally in the … the common cold and COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home until your fever is gone to help prevent the spread of … how to prevent it, what the symptoms are, what the home treatments are and more, see Facts about Influenza …
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… prevent the spread of respiratory illness by: Staying at home if you feel unwell and try to avoid spending time with … bring your child to the BC Children's Emergency Department First Nations Health Authority: Respiratory Virus Season: …
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… in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … mistreated. For more information about SAIL, visit Seniors First BC. SAIL – Seniors Abuse and Information Line … care, housing, transportation, and income support. As a first step, the advocate will be able to direct you to …
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… (CPR) or other emergency medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their … CPR by first responders or other health care providers. In home settings, people often put the order on their fridge so … or nurse practitioner, and if applicable your community home care nursing services or residential care facility. …
