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… Maintaining a Healthy Relationship With a Loved One Who Has a Mental … at times, especially when the illness makes it harder for your loved one to manage their emotions and behaviours. Here are some things that you can do to help keep your relationship healthy. Learn about the condition. …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … because they can remain in the air longer, get deeper into your lungs and may even get into your bloodstream. Fine … garden waste instead of burning it Take action to reduce wildfires. Practice safe backyard burning and careful use of …
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… flare-up action plan Immunizations Living with COPD For your information Understanding COPD Chronic obstructive lung … being prepared for flare-ups is important in managing your health. Having a flare-up action plan is crucial for … matter and outdoor air pollution (HealthLinkBC File #65e) Wildfires and your health Advance care planning Advance care …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … attached garage, wood heaters and tobacco smoke. Smoke from wildfires can affect indoor air quality, even with the … Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a The …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Hazards, such as wildfires, floods and earthquakes, can happen at any time. … emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as bottled water if your community is on a ‘boil water’ notice. This may be …
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… Follow general food safety precautions to help lower your risk of illness: Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer (HealthLinkBC File #59a) Food safety for vulnerable … preparedness Learn how to plan for emergencies like wildfires, floods, storms or earthquakes: Feeding your baby …
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… by a water supplier and then delivered through pipes to your home. Alternatively, you may receive water from a … B.C. Be water aware Emergency events such as pipe breaks, wildfires, droughts and floods can contaminate drinking … and fixtures that contain lead. Lead can be harmful to health, even in low doses. Testing your water for lead is a …
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… information for seniors Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103a Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Preparing for and responding to hazards such as wildfires, floods, landslides, earthquakes and severe … an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are …
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… Environmental Illness On this page: Overview Health Tools Indoor Air Pollutants Preventing Health … or other health hazards could be making you sick, talk to your doctor. How is it diagnosed? An environmental illness … sources that you may not think of, such as dry cleaners, wildfires, and dust. There are at least six major components …
