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… On this page: Things you can do to prevent injury Mental health For more information Things you can do to prevent … To learn more, see: Seniors' falls can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults … Child safety: Preventing drowning Safety tips for swimmers (HealthLinkBC File #39) Mental health Stress, social …
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… as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction called … challenging. Learn more about managing food allergies . Our HealthLinkBC Files provide information on recognizing and … will also find tips on how to help your child stay safe: HealthLink BC File #100a Severe allergic reactions to food: …
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… B, Hepatitis C or HIV, you should go immediately and have a risk assessment performed by a health professional at an emergency department. Prompt … For more information about post-exposure prophylaxis, see HealthLinkBC File #97 – Contact with Blood and Body Fluids: …
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… as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. If you are … measles is common, you can be vaccinated through a travel health clinic. To find a travel health clinic near you, visit the  HealthLink BC Directory . …
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… down your wishes or instructions for present or future health care treatment in the event you become incapable of … planning resources Advance care planning - Making future health care decisions For information on advance care … please visit: Advance Care Planning – Making Future Health Care Decisions Advance Care Planning Frequently Asked …
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… Vapour products and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users through exposure to vapour/aerosols. Even if … vape pens, vapes, mods, tanks or e-hookahs. As per Health Canada, “Vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol are …
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… for its therapeutic effects. But it can also harm your health. Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in … information about the cannabis plant and its components: Health Canada: About cannabis Centre for Addiction and … everyone in different ways. Understanding the health risks and potential benefits of cannabis and guidelines for …
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… mild to severe. Getting sick from influenza can put you at risk of severe disease and its complications, including … are and more, see  Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza … are a safe and the most effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives.  To learn …
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… vaccine is recommended for people who are at higher risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19. The vaccine … available throughout the province at pharmacies, regional health-authority clinics, some primary-care offices, and community health centres. On this page: How can I prevent respiratory …
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… affects children but it should not keep them from living a healthy life. Learn more about how asthma impacts children: … Asthma Program made this video with support from Child Health BC and the BC Lung Association. Childhood Asthma: A … cockroaches Immunizations People with asthma are at higher risk for serious problems from certain vaccine-preventable …