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… has received? Do you have questions for the Ministry of Health? The contact information below can help you determine … talk to about your questions or concerns. Speak with your health care provider If you have a concern with the care you … occur. Patient Care Quality Office If the response from the health care provider or facility that provided the service …
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… Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority Introduction Whooping cough, or pertussis, … as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. For more … the link below to learn more. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (HealthLinkBC File #15c) Vaccination against Pertussis The …
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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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… in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: Travel Health Notices webpage. If you have recently travelled to …
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… use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured health services Opioid use support B.C. has launched the … agonist medications. Callers are also linked to regional health-care teams for ongoing treatment and support. The … anywhere in B.C. at 1-800-663-1441, or visit our Mental Health and Substance Use web pages. To find mental health …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual and behavioural … stairs and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, consider the …
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… parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about … On this page: Heat-related illnesses Heat stroke Staying healthy in the heat Extreme heat Extreme heat emergency … Columbia Medications and heat Hot car warning Workplace health and safety Places to keep cool Heat-related illnesses …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the health effects of exposure to elemental mercury? If inhaled …
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… tantrums Temper tantrums: Keeping a record Preschooler health Modeling a safe lifestyle for your child will help … the world. Learn more about keeping your preschooler healthy: Daytime accidental wetting (diurnal enuresis) Health and safety, ages 2 to 5 years Thumb-sucking: Helping …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … periods. For more information about the guidelines, visit Health Canada – Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water … . What are the health concerns? According to Health Canada, even ingesting …
