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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… or object, and then touch your own eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. You … or object, and then touch your own eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. You …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How can I reduce the health harms associated with tobacco or …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… This smoke or vapour is harmful to the health of both the person who smokes or vapes, … vapour. How does second-hand smoke harm your health? Regular exposure to second-hand smoke … (SIDS). For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant …

Community evacuation information for seniors

… weather requires special consideration of seniors’ needs. Seniors who live alone or are sick or disabled … weather requires special consideration of seniors’ needs. Seniors who live alone or are …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… 103b Seniors are a valuable resource in our … Services provides immediate, short-term assistance to residents displaced from their … emergency. You may face trauma, the loss of property and displacement. This is the time to …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… cared for in a long-term care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have … particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours that put … Fraser Health www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/emergency-preparedness Interior …

Track Your Tobacco Use

… Overview Tracking your tobacco use means recording … when you find yourself in those situations. Tracking your tobacco use can be helpful both … while you prepare to quit and after you quit. Tracking before your quit date Start tracking …

Tobacco Use Disorder

… than you ever meant to? Do you have strong cravings for tobacco? Do you find that you can … Do you have uncomfortable symptoms (withdrawal) when you stop using tobacco or use … these symptoms don't mean that you can't quit smoking. Many people have overcome this …

Quitting Smokeless Tobacco

… or placed between the cheek and the gum or teeth. These products contain nicotine, which … disease. Your gums may pull away from your teeth and not grow back. Quitting smokeless … or placed between the cheek and the gum or teeth. These products contain nicotine, which …

Coping With Cravings When You're Quitting Tobacco

… they will get better with time. Here are some tips on how to cope. Try using … they will get better with time. Here are some tips on how to cope. Try using …