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Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

Your health this summer

… gatherings Summer food safety Unpasteurized fruit juices and ciders: a potential health risk (HealthLinkBC File … BC’s wildfire season For physical activity or exercise advice, you can call 8-1-1 to speak with a qualified exercise … The BCCDC is encouraging everyone to be aware of disease-causing ticks and prevention of Lyme disease that can result …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using combustible tobacco products and electronic vaping devices. These include electronic or commercial cigarettes, … Office of Housing and Construction Standards – Smoking in strata housing …

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… vaccines are not covered by the provincial medical services plan (MSP). You can check with your local travel clinic … bite prevention: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/insect-bite-prevention.html . Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… 2000m. If your community has a boil water advisory or notice, or you are concerned about the quality of the water in … you are drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at the health authority. Visit … Water Testing or contact your local environmental health officer. How do water suppliers protect me from waterborne …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… for thirst. Don’t give sugary drinks like 100% fruit juice, fruit flavored drinks, chocolate milk, or pop to your …

Beat the heat

… emergency. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency medical services as soon as you suspect or see the signs of heat stroke. … Extreme heat Extreme heat can put your health at risk, causing illness such as heat stroke or even death. It is …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be … to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating or drinking. It can also lead to pneumonia. …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their mouths Do not always chew food … can also happen when foods or objects get stuck in the voice box, vocal chords, lungs or esophagus. What do I do if a … Dried peas and beans swell when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common …