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… Columbia there are hundreds or thousands of wildfires (also called forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from …
Health Features
… more time outdoors, you may increase your risk of getting injured from insect bites … (HealthLinkBC File #22) First Nations Health Authority: New canning guide offers info … Travelling with children (HealthLinkBC #41d) Wildfires Wildfire season is now in effect. …
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… can make it harder to safely feed your baby. Storms, floods, wildfires, earthquakes and power outages can … Milk (PDF, 2.2MB) . Talk with any available health care providers, public health nurses or …
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… Overview Resources and information to support your health and wellbeing in your older years. Take … preparedness plan for natural disasters like wildfires, floods, earthquakes or others. …
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… event is a very upsetting event that your child sees or that happens to your child or someone they love. It may put … talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any …
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… There are steps you can take to safely feed your baby human milk (breast milk) or formula … prepare for situations like storms, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, power outages, and … becomes easier with practice. Talk with a health care provider, public health nurse or …
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… 49f Wildfires can impact water sources used for our … Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce … For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your …
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… heat events that can be dangerous for your health. Learn more about staying safe during … Hypothermia and cold temperature exposure Wildfires Climate change impacts increasing …
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… also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides … remain in the air longer, get deeper into your lungs and may even get into your … instead of burning it Take action to reduce wildfires. Practice safe backyard burning and …
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… wood heaters and tobacco smoke. Smoke from wildfires can affect indoor air quality, even … Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a …
