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… such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 … Control Fraser Health: Whooping Cough Interior Health: Infant & Child Immunization Northern Health: School and …
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… or other health care providers if their heart or lungs suddenly stop. In B.C., the No Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation … about advance care planning, including planned home deaths, see our Advance Care Planning health feature or visit Ministry of Health—Expected/Planned Home Deaths . … No CPR form …
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… For additional information, visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat … (HealthLinkBC File #35) Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC … health at risk, causing illness such as heat stroke or even death. It is important to take steps to protect yourself, …
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… your local health authority . Drug-related overdoses and deaths are a serious concern. Be drug smart if you are … blood. This can lead to brain damage, cardiac arrest and death. If you think someone is overdosing, call 9-1-1 right … since April 2016. Toxic drugs are the leading cause of death for British Columbians aged 19 to 39, and the second …
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… do not get better on their own. Some CCDs are known as “syndromes”. A syndrome is when a distinct group of symptoms cause an … Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), are two conditions known as syndromes. …
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… Care Planning Brochure (PDF, 1.55 MB) Expected/planned home deaths In British Columbia, individuals have the right to … home. For information about how to have an expected/planned death at home, please visit: Expected/Planned Home Deaths My voice: Expressing my wishes for future health care …
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… kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness or death. By getting immunized, you not only protect yourself … for different age groups and individuals at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and …
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… illness (HealthLinkBC File #35) Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC …
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… spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol effects on a fetus Substance use during …
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… which can progress to bleeding, organ dysfunction and death. Ebola is spread through direct contact with the blood …
