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… months and often occurs more at night. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage … and youth health Vancouver Coastal Health: Whooping Cough Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Provides …
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… red rash that appears on the face, neck, arms and legs. Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in … until after they give birth. Everyone within the same household should be up to date on vaccinations to protect you … ahead to assure that they have vaccine in stock. Useful resources Public Health Agency of Canada Responsible for …
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… illness can increase during the summer. This is because hot and humid weather can create conditions for bacteria … bacteria produce. Food safety can be more challenging because we often cook outdoors. Learn how to safely prepare and … on drinking water quality (HealthLinkBC File #49f) Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) The BCCDC is …
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… If you have come into contact with another person's bodily substance under certain circumstances, the Emergency … contact with the source individual’s blood or other bodily substance The Provincial Court will hear the matter. It may …
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… such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses. These may be passed on from an infected person to … present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What is a bodily substance? Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and … HIV if they have come into contact with a person’s bodily substance in any of the following circumstances: While …
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… in specific Health Authority regions, while others can be used by everyone in British Columbia, such as Health … to their health records. Anyone 12 years and older can use it. Parents and guardians can also add a dependent in … or Google Play Store. MyCareCompass by Lifelabs You can use MyCareCompass by Lifelabs to access lab results and …
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… A syndrome is when a distinct group of symptoms cause an illness and loss of function. Fibromyalgia (FM) and … but women are more often affected. There is no known cause for this condition. Early diagnosis can help you avoid … syndromes. For more information and to find services and resources to help you, visit BC Women’s Hospital + Health …
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… sharing, and savouring traditional dishes and meals supports our social, mental, and spiritual well-being. The … to make them healthier, here are some ideas to get started: Use herbs and spices to add extra flavour instead of salt … beans, chickpeas, lentils, and vegetables before using. Or use no sodium or lower sodium versions Make baked goods such …
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… Vietnamese Ebola virus disease (or Ebola) is an illness caused by the Ebola virus. Early stages of the disease are … has Ebola, see: BC Centre for Disease Control: Clinical Resources/Ebola Government of Canada: Ebola Virus Disease – …
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… province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about heat-related … be prevented. If you think you have a heat-related illness, use our Heat-related illnesses: Check your symptoms tool to … Extreme heat First Nations Health Authority: Heat response supports Public weather alerts for British Columbia When …