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… the heat Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can sometimes exceed 30°C.  We all want to make the most of … File #96) Preventing insect stings There are many types of ticks. Ticks are small bugs that can bite people … . To learn more about travel, click on the links below. Diabetes: Travel tips Health advice for travellers …
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… Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority Introduction Whooping cough, or … end with a whooping sound before the next breath. The cough can last several months and often occurs more at night. … Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus influenzae Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #15b) …
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Your health information Last updated February 26, 2024 There … in specific Health Authority regions, while others can be used by everyone in British Columbia, such as Health … access to: Blood test and other lab test results Most types of diagnostic / medical imaging reports BC Cancer …
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… Wildfires and your health Last updated July 12, 2024 Download PDF: … of wildfires (also called forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke … specific health conditions, see: BC Children’s Hospital: Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (PDF, 90.3 KB) BC Renal …
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… are very common viruses. There are more than 100 different types of non-polio enteroviruses that cause illness. These … D68 (EV-D68) is a rare non-polio enterovirus that can cause mild (for example, runny nose, cough, sneezing) to … are most common in the summer and fall months. To protect yourself and your family against enteroviruses such as …
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Your health this spring Last updated February 23, 2024 … Asthma Common sports injuries and first aid Accidents can happen any time. In this section, learn how to prevent … the easier it is to stay safe. Learn about the types of plants and wildlife that might be in your area, and …
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… picnics and camping trips. However, fun outdoor meals can come with an increased risk of food borne illness (food … with a compromised immune system. Here are some things you can do to help reduce your risk of food borne illness. … heat Separate Avoid cross-contamination between different types of food.  Keep raw meat, fish, poultry and eggs away …
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… Flooding and your health Last updated May 8, 2024 Download PDF: Document … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Flooding can affect your health and safety in a number of ways. You … evacuate if flooding is close to your home. Learn what you can do before an emergency or disaster such as flooding, and …
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… flare-up action plan Immunizations Living with COPD For your information Understanding COPD Chronic obstructive lung … damages the lungs, getting worse over time. The disease can cause persistent coughing, infections, fatigue and … with oxygen COPD flare-up action plan Patients with COPD can experience aggravations or flare-ups that can be serious …
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… free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter. … the flu Flu symptoms The severity of an influenza infection can vary from mild to severe. Getting sick from influenza can put you at risk of severe disease and its complications, …