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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that … consent to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is sure that the treatment is in the …
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… use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured health services Opioid use support B.C. has launched the … 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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… Safe and responsible use Talking about substance use with your family Cannabis for medical purposes Laws and … on the use of non-medical cannabis in British Columbia For your information Common questions about cannabis Non-medical … for its therapeutic effects. But it can also harm your health. Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in …
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… in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health … symptoms of the disease, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. On this page: … associated with Ebola, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. For …
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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 about … 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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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, … can attempt to clean and dispose of the liquid mercury on your own (see instructions below). You will need the help of …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … lead in drinking water is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the lead. If you are concerned about your …
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… January 27, 2025 Overview Food security is critical to the health and wellbeing of all people in British Columbia. Food … Beyond nutrition: Talking about food and eating for health professionals (UBC Continuing Professional … (Government of Canada) United Way BC Strengthening public health In 2024, the Ministry of Health released a new …
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… Overview HealthLink BC provides reliable non-emergency health information and advice in British Columbia. … you can get the information you need to make decisions for yourself and those you care for. With our website and …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … (hypothyroidism) mineral imbalance (low or high level of calcium in the blood) a certain hormone problem …
