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Quit or reduce vaping

… products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … in withdrawal symptoms and cravings when users don’t have access to nicotine Cardiovascular health: vaping can … symptoms of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in adolescence can impact brain …

Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… Tigrina Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … get a dose of vaccine on or after their 10th birthday Who have been in close contact with someone with meningococcal …

Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of meningococcal B … on high risk travel areas, contact a travel clinic. If you want to be protected against meningococcal B disease, you may purchase the vaccine at some travel clinics and …

Tetanus diphtheria pertussis Tdap vaccine

… vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should … delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized or whose immunization history …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … in disasters and emergencies can be very stressful. You may help or work with very upset people. You may also … hours in difficult situations. At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to …

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the … to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is …

Reye syndrome

… children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox … with acetaminophen are Tylenol®, Tempra® and Atasol®. You can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in … in children under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated …

Lunches to go

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps your child get the energy and nutrients they need to: Learn … may come back uneaten from school. If this happens often, have a conversation to learn why. Involve your child Include …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic reactions in some humans and livestock. … called Bacillus thuringiensis variety kurstaki (Btk). You can find Btk naturally in the soil. It only affects moth … spraying occurs outside of the delineated treatment area. You will not receive direct notice of the timing of the …