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… life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people … in any form is wrong. Learn about how to recognize the signs of elder abuse and how to take steps to prevent it. If …
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… alerts for British Columbia Medications and heat Hot car warning Workplace health and safety Places to keep cool … medical services as soon as you suspect or see the signs of heat stroke. Heat stroke signs include high body … to ensure you limit physical activity in the heat. Check on older or vulnerable people that you know to make sure they …
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… activity Drowning Poisoning Burns Violence Self-harm and suicide On this page: Things you can do to prevent injury … be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take …
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… Asthma attacks Asthma in children Asthma in teenagers and adults Treating asthma Living with asthma Lifestyle and … A Guide for Families and Caregivers Asthma in teenagers and adults As with children, adults may also be affected by … impacts adults: Asthma in teenagers and adults Asthma in older adults: Managing treatment Treating asthma Treatment …
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… illness season. Starting in October, everyone 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 … at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk Routine … program. Additional immunizations are recommended for adults, seniors and those deemed high risk. The vaccines …
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… in 85% of illegal drug overdose deaths. What are the signs of opioid overdose? Signs that someone may be having an opioid overdose include: … and mental health services for children, adolescents and adults across the province. To learn more see BC Mental …
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… infections, such as COVID-19, for children, infants, older adults, those who are pregnant, and those with chronic … as your physical health. Learn what you can do to recognize signs of stress or trauma in yourself and your family. BC …
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… of British Columbia: River Forecast Centre, Flood Warnings and Advisories Government of Canada – Get Prepared … as your physical health. Learn what you can do to recognize signs of stress or trauma in yourself and your family. First … During Disasters Kelty Mental Health: Managing Stress Signs of Stress Stress in Children and Teenagers Stress …
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… months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect … get an influenza vaccine? Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a yearly influenza vaccination with rare … those at high risk. It is also recommended for children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions …
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… online access to their health records. Anyone 12 years and older can use it. Parents and guardians can also add a … appointments. It can be used by people in B.C. ages 16 or older. Interior Health You can register if you are 19 years or older, or between 12 and 18 years with the support of your …