Flu season is on the way and Interior Health is gearing up to help protect children, pregnant women, seniors, people with chronic illnesses, and others…
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Protect yourself … and others from the flu
With flu season arriving, public health nurses across Interior Health are gearing up for this year’s influenza (flu) vaccination campaign. Last year, over 173,000 seasonal…
New whooping cough and measles cases concern MHO – From August 21
A recent increase in whooping cough and measles in British Columbia has a regional Medical Health Officer concerned, and he is reminding parents to make…
Vaccines and Immunizations: What parents need to know
On Wednesday, June 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fernie Seniors’ Drop In Centre, Dr. Rob Parker, Interior Health Medical Health Officer, will…
Vaccine Fast Facts is not factual
Letter to the Editor I was recently made aware by local physicians and public health nurses that erroneous and misleading information about vaccines has been…
Protect yourself, protect others, get immunized
In the last 50 years, immunization has saved more lives in Canada than any other health intervention. April 20 to 27 is National Immunization Awareness…
Flu clinics have begun
Flu clinics across the Interior Health region have begun. Getting a flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from…
Get the facts about the flu shot
Flu season is approaching and public health nurses across Interior Health are gearing up for the launch of this year’s influenza (flu) vaccination campaign. Public…
Immunizations protect your world
When people think about immunizations they often think of children. However, immunization is an important part of staying healthy for people of all ages. April…