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… Falls in Older Adults Seniors’ Falls Can be Prevented (HealthLink BC File # 78) What You Can Do to Prevent a Fall? … home, at play and on the move. Parachute: Concussion Your health authority For information related to concussion from your health authority, where available, click on the links below. …
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… helps protect yourself, your community and B.C.’s health care system this respiratory illness season. Starting … below. BCCDC: Influenza Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12d) Influenza (Flu) Immunization: Myths …
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… of these signs lasting longer than a few days. Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse any … away or go to the nearest emergency room. You may also call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse any … more resources and supports If you have more questions or concerns, please call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 . HealthLink BC …
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… challenging. Learn more about managing food allergies . Our HealthLinkBC Files provide information on recognizing and … will also find tips on how to help your child stay safe: HealthLink BC File #100a Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens HealthLinkBC File #100c Allergy safe child care facilities …
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… for its therapeutic effects. But it can also harm your health. Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in … information about the cannabis plant and its components: Health Canada: About cannabis Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): Cannabis Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre: …
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… Vapour products and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users through exposure to vapour/aerosols. … vape pens, vapes, mods, tanks or e-hookahs. As per Health Canada, “Vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol are … more information on vaping in Canada visit: About vaping, Health Canada BC Vaping Information, Government of BC Risks …
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… person to person. If you have FM, you may also have other health conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), … more. For more information, visit: BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre: Fibromyalgia Arthritis Society Canada: … a diagnosis is based on the symptoms you describe to your health care provider and by ruling out other conditions …
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… a chiropractor each year. For information on chiropractic health care, common spine and spine related conditions, and … March 1, 2009, the College of Chiropractors falls under the Health Professions Act that governs all regulated health professions in B.C. The following resources from the …
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… affects children but it should not keep them from living a healthy life. Learn more about how asthma impacts children: … Asthma Program made this video with support from Child Health BC and the BC Lung Association. Childhood Asthma: A … Overuse of quick-relief medicines Living with more than one health problem Asthma: Overcoming obstacles to taking …
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… medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their heart or lungs suddenly stop. … with a legal option to order that no CPR be provided by health care providers and first responders. For the form to … you will not be given CPR by first responders or other health care providers. In home settings, people often put …
