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… is vaping? Youth and vaping Laws and regulations on the use of vapour products in British Columbia Vaping-related … sweeteners. However, the long-term safety of inhaling the substances in vaping products is unknown and continues to be … dialogue with your children and family about issues like substance use can help build positive connections and …
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… Asthma: How to overcome treatment obstacles Asthma: Overuse of quick-relief medicines Living with more than one … Shingles vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #111) Vaccinations Useful resources The Asthma Society of Canada Provides free …
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… called anaphylaxis. It often happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. On this page: Symptoms of a severe … Allergy safe child care facilities For information and resources to reduce a baby's risk of developing food … Food Allergy Canada Food Allergy Canada educates, supports and advocates for the needs of people living with …
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… the lungs, getting worse over time. The disease can cause persistent coughing, infections, fatigue and shortness of breath. The leading cause of COPD is smoking, however non-smokers exposed to … quality of life. QuitNow provides one-on-one support and resources in multiple languages to help your strategy to …
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… (lose consciousness) to have a concussion. On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your information … Prevention Unit provides injury prevention knowledge and supports to British Columbians, including concussion … Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources with the goal of standardizing concussion …
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… care provides diagnosis and treatment without the use of drugs or surgery for problems related to your … incidents, car accidents, sports injuries, poor posture, household chores and the stress of daily living may all cause … all regulated health professions in B.C. The following resources from the BC Chiropractic Association provide …
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… may be available. Find emergency shelter information and resources, including extreme weather shelters here: BC … can also be a stressful time for many people and may cause some of us to experience seasonal affective disorder … Prepare and learn when you or a family member may need to use the ER. To learn more, see: BC Children's Hospital: When …
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… school year, visit our Back to school health feature. Find resources for K-12 Schools about preventing the spread of … during fall Respiratory illnesses Several respiratory viruses are causing illness in B.C. including COVID-19 and … Pollen, molds, dust mites and other allergens can cause fall seasonal allergies. Learn about seasonal allergies, …
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… as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza spreads in our communities, … influenza (flu) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12a) Useful resources Government of British Columbia Find out how to get …
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… updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits for all age groups. Yet, many … Cycling Safety Safe storage Keep medications and poisonous substances locked up. To learn more, see: BC Injury Research … To learn more about injury prevention, visit the following resources: Disease and injury prevention BC Drug and Poison …
