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Group A streptococcal infections

… by the bacteria and can affect all body organs. In B.C., about 1 in 20 cases of invasive GAS infections result in …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… brain damage, kidney damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 10 people who get the disease will die. Vaccines …

Healthy eating guidelines for people with multiple sclerosis

… 5. Be cautious with overly restrictive diets. You may read about diets that claim to decrease symptoms or stop MS from …

Quit or reduce vaping

… help reduce your level of dependence Find your “why” Think about the ways your life may improve through quitting vaping …

Burns and scalds in young children

… restore normal function Increased rates of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression What increases the … over the next 3 days, seek medical attention If the burn is about the size of 7 of your child’s handprints, or bigger, …

Alcohol and aging

… worse, for example: High blood pressure Memory loss Mood disorders, like depression and anxiety Diabetes Digestive … Osteoporosis Stroke Women need to be especially careful about consuming alcohol, because they tend to be more at …

Pumping breast milk

… midwife, nurse or lactation consultant for more information about where you can buy or rent a pump. Useful resources …

Guidelines for food and beverage sales in BC schools

… ready-to-use slide presentations can help you teach others about the Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in B.C. …

Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… or a spleen that is not working properly Immune system disorders including complement, properdin, factor D or primary … include brain damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 20 people who get sick may die. Meningococcal …