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… alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also … drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may harm your baby. This includes prohibited drugs but could also … and small group counselling is available to people of all ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and …
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… Be drug smart Last updated August 28, 2024 On this page: Opioid use support Questions you may have Useful … To find mental health and substance use support services in your area, search the  HealthLinkBC Directory  or contact your  local health authority . Drug-related overdoses and …
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… one of the leading causes of emergency room visits for all age groups. Yet, many injuries are predictable and … common injuries and prevention tips will help keep you and your community members safe. Despite our efforts to keep … do to prevent injury Fall prevention Take steps to reduce your likelihood of a fall by staying active and maintaining …
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… offices, and community health centres. On this page: How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? Making a … a mask in crowded public spaces, and cough and sneeze into your elbow Cleaning your hands regularly Avoid touching your face, especially …
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… August 29, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Introduction Featured topics Introduction Measles is a … mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. If you are …
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… about Testing Orders Last updated October 31, 2024 On this page: Exposure to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV Voluntary … of the source individual and their address if you know it. Your name filled out as the exposed individual. Details on the date and circumstances of your exposure to the blood or other bodily substance of the …
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… Resuscitation (No CPR) form provides you and your physician or nurse practitioner with a legal option to … it must be signed by a consenting adult, either you or your substitute decision maker, and your physician or nurse … nurse practitioner, or other health care provider. On this page: Create a No CPR order Cancel a No CPR order For more …
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… are most common in the summer and fall months. To protect yourself and your family against enteroviruses such as EV-D68, make sure … on immunizations, see our B.C. Immunization Schedules web page Eat healthy foods and be physically active to help keep …
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… some parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more … tips on how to stay cool when it is hot outside. On this page: Heat-related illnesses Heat stroke Staying healthy in … cool Heat-related illnesses Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body …
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… illnesses, including the flu and the common cold. Protect yourself and your community against COVID-19 by getting your updated immunizations. On this page: Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 COVID-19 symptoms …