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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … or overwhelmed with the changing roles in their family, especially if the older adult now relies on them. Some family … your health care provider more often or developing health concerns Everyone has a limit and each person's limit is …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … the person who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such … from tobacco smoke, also known as third-hand smoke, is especially dangerous for children and for pets. Children tend …
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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 … thermometer only if you are comfortable doing so and a health care provider has shown you how to do it safely: …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have … more likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … in B.C. at community pharmacies through First Nations Health Benefits. What is involved in THN training? Training …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … the illness lasts less than 2 weeks and does not need special medical treatment. However, some people may develop … Q fever? Most people who get Q fever recover without any special medical treatment. In more severe cases, antibiotics …
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… blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 67 Download PDF Document English … health problems can be prevented through medicines and special treatments. Cystic fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is … pricked and a few drops of blood are taken and put onto a special card. Your baby may cry, but taking the blood sample …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … moist skin Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Rash Swelling, especially hands and feet Fatigue and weakness Dizziness … their homes and people with emotional or mental health concerns whose judgment may be impaired Never leave …
