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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 72 Download PDF Document English … unpasteurized juice or cider may have made you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local …
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… Bed bugs Last updated September 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 95 Download PDF Document English … Some individuals living in infested homes have reported mental health impacts, such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health symptoms, please consult your health care …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … sharing of feelings Be sincere, caring, and non-judgmental Tell family, friends, and anyone who may be in a … unit ask for a public health nurse or someone from the mental health and addictions team. Alcohol and Drug …
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… of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b Download PDF Document English … use of substances). Harm reduction services include non-judgmental and shame-free approaches and services. Examples are: … for open conversations about substance use and mental health. Share trusted resources where they can find …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … only used if the person is extremely drowsy or not clear mentally. Follow the same methods used for taking a child’s …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing … what motivates you to quit. It may be improved physical or mental health, saving money, or reducing stress and anxiety. …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … of 39°C (102°F) or more Unusual confusion and decreased mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of … heart disease, or respiratory disease People who have mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression, or …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in mental alertness due to depression, delirium, interactions … correctly or not properly maintaining the equipment Environmental factors (home): Environmental factors that increase …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … caregivers may have personal problems including financial, mental health or substance misuse. It may be hard for them … short walks or a favourite hobby can help refresh you mentally and physically. Set aside part of the day to do …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into the … quality of water you are drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at your health authority: First …
