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Disposing of Needles Safely [English] Permalink Public

Steps to guide safe community disposal of inappropriately discarded needles. (English) Colour

Clean Your Hands Using Soap and Water [English] Permalink Public

Illustration of the 11 steps to clean your hands. (English) Colour

Dietitian Services - HealthLink BC [English] Permalink Public

811 Dietitian services and specialized program areas. (English)

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When Words Matter: How to talk about overdose prevention [English] Permalink Public

Whether you are a parent, child, friend, partner, co-worker or peer of someone who may be using substances, reaching out and having conversations about overdose prevention is a crucial step that you can take together. This guide goes over how to prepare for and begin the conversation, keep calm and focused, recover when a conversation doesn’t go well, and care for yourself as someone who is impacted by another’s substance use. (English) Colour

Extreme Heat and Tips for Staying Cool [English] Permalink Public

Explains heat-related illnesses, who is at risk, what to watch for, and what to do. Gives tips for staying cool and safe in extreme heat conditions. (English) Colour

Extreme Heat [English] Permalink Public

Some people are more affected by the heat than other. Older adults, infants and young children, those with chronic health conditions, and those taking certain medicines should take extra care. This describes the signs of illness and ways to prevent heat-related illness. (English) Colour

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Wildfire Smoke [English] Permalink Public

Some people are especially sensitive to the health effects of wildfire smoke. Older adults, infants and young children, people who are pregnant, and people with chronic health conditions should take extra care. This describes the effects of wildfire smoke and ways to reduce your exposure. (English) Colour

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COVID-19 - What to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms [English] Permalink Public

This handout includes information on: how to get test results, what to do if you have COVID-19 and checking if treatment is right for you. (English)

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Keeping Warm Indoors [English] Permalink Public

A person can get injuries from exposure to cold temperatures, even from just spending time in a poorly heated place. Here are ways to keep warm while keeping safe. Includes fire and carbon monoxide safety. Explains different cold injuries and how to treat them (chilblains, trench foot, frostnip, and frost bite). (English) Colour

Ebola Virus and Travellers Entering Canada [English] Permalink Public

For people who have been in a part of the world with Ebola virus in the past 21 days. Describes how you must monitor your health during this time. (English) Colour

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English (267830), French (267865), Swahili (267864)