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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

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Travel immunizations for adults

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Facts about chickenpox

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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… thermometer as this will help you know when your home is getting too hot. If you do not have an air-conditioned space …
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Quitting smoking

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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from getting on objects, clothing or other surfaces. Hand …
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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the … certified as a “polio free” country. Individuals at risk of getting polio in Canada are those who come in contact with … health care workers. All health care workers are at risk of getting and spreading the influenza virus to their patients, …
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Vitamin D and your health

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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand smoke because their lungs and … exposed to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of getting lung infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. … Resources and supports to quit smoking and vaping Getting help can make quitting easier. People who make a …
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Rabies

… works if it is started before symptoms appear. It involves getting both rabies immune globulin and the rabies vaccine. …