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… Summer food safety Last updated October 29, 2024 Summer is a time for barbecues, picnics and camping trips. …
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… Your health this summer Last updated July 5, 2024 Download PDF: Document … on taking care of yourself and your family. Featured topics Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can increase during the …
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… Beat the heat Last updated July 5, 2024 During the summer months, temperatures in British Columbia can exceed … Medications and heat Hot car warning Workplace health and safety Places to keep cool Heat-related illnesses Too much … keep yourself and your family safe and healthy: BC Hydro: Summer home cooling tips Fraser Health: Sun and heat safety …
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… called forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from wildfires can affect the quality of the air, a power outage may spoil your food or you may have to evacuate if a wildfire is close to … Government of British Columbia: Recover after a wildfire . Food safety and water quality If there is a wildfire in your …
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… a protein (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe allergic … reaction Other important information about EpiPen® Managing food allergies For more information Symptoms of a severe … information B.C. Government The B.C. Government provides safety planning resources for severe allergic reactions in …
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… Back to school Last updated August 15, 2024 As summer draws to a close, it is time to get the kids ready … playground, walking to school or carrying a backpack, their safety is important. Learn how to help keep your child safe: Child Safety: Street and Motor Vehicles Playground Safety Quick …
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… File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take precautions … between your chin and the strap. To learn more about bike safety, visit The BC Cycling Coalition: Cycling Safety Safe storage Keep medications and poisonous …
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… Enteroviruses such as EV-D68 are most common in the summer and fall months. To protect yourself and your family … see our B.C. Immunization Schedules web page Eat healthy foods and be physically active to help keep your immune …
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… Allergies Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies Sun safety The days are getting longer and the sun is getting … Skin From the Sun Provincial Health Services Authority: Sun Safety Sun Safety for Children (HealthLinkBC File #26) Sunburn …
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… season with back-to-school and a change in routine from the summer months. Planning meals and snacks ahead of time can … mealtimes more enjoyable. Including a variety of nutritious foods and drinking plenty of water will support your immune …
