Health Features

Health Features

Health Features highlight common health concerns that affect British Columbians. They provide an overview of the topic and direct you to related resources and services.

Topics include seasonal information, disease outbreaks and health programs. You will also find topics that address mental health or substance use information.

Some health features are also available in Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.

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When to visit the emergency room

The Emergency Room (ER) in hospitals can be very busy. Always go to the ER if you have been in a major accident or for potentially life-threatening symptoms
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Injury prevention

Learn how to be more physically active to help deal with stress more easily and handle day-to-day activities more comfortably.
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Concussion

A concussion can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. Learn how to prevent concussion, identify signs and treat concussion.
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Ebola virus disease

Ebola virus disease is a very severe disease which originates in wild animals most often in remote villages of Central and West Africa.
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Elder abuse

Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety.
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Vaping

Electronic cigarettes may cause health risks and have not been fully evaluated for safety and quality by Health Canada.
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Whooping cough

Whooping cough is a serious infection of the airways. It spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or is in close contact with others.
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