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… (GBS), a neurological disorder. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, experts agree that Zika virus … visit Government of Canada - Zika virus: Latest travel health advice . Who is at risk of getting Zika virus? The … be concerned about Zika virus? Yes. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, experts agree that Zika virus …
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… go immediately and have a risk assessment performed by a health professional at an emergency department. Prompt … For more information about post-exposure prophylaxis, see HealthLinkBC File #97 – Contact with Blood and Body Fluids: … B, Hepatitis C or HIV? An individual can consult with any health care provider or emergency department to undergo …
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… Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority Introduction Whooping cough, or pertussis, … as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. For more … the link below to learn more. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (HealthLinkBC File #15c) Vaccination against Pertussis The …
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… in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: Travel Health Notices webpage. If you have recently travelled to …
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… Symptoms of COPD include: Shortness of breath (dyspnea), especially during physical activities Chronic cough or … being prepared for flare-ups is important in managing your health. Having a flare-up action plan is crucial for … may include: A rapid increase in cough Increased mucous, especially if it is yellow or green Increased shortness of …
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… and treatment Staying at home if you are sick Mental health resources Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 As we … learn more at Care after getting an immunization | HealthLink BC . COVID-19 symptoms Everyone should routinely … If you had close or prolonged contact with a sick person, especially if they had a fever, cough or difficulty breathing …
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… still happen. These include injuries related to: Falls (especially among seniors) Transportation Workplaces Physical … On this page: Things you can do to prevent injury Mental health For more information Things you can do to prevent … To learn more, see: Seniors' falls can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults …
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… Columbians. However, people with respiratory illness, especially children with a history of asthma or wheezing may … respiratory viruses. In the event that symptoms worsen, especially difficulty breathing, medical care should be … Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. If you are … measles is common, you can be vaccinated through a travel health clinic. To find a travel health clinic near you, visit the HealthLink BC Directory . …
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… down your wishes or instructions for present or future health care treatment in the event you become incapable of … planning resources Advance care planning - Making future health care decisions For information on advance care … please visit: Advance Care Planning – Making Future Health Care Decisions Advance Care Planning Frequently Asked …
