By Susan Brown Op-Ed Commentary Right across Canada, more than ever, we need people of all ages and walks of life to get vaccinated…
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Immunity for your community urges IH
This year, Interior Health (IH) is calling on you to take action and increase immunity for your community by getting the annual flu shot. Anyone…
Prevent the spread of germs with flu shot: IH
Winter is coming – and with winter comes influenza season. Interior Health is asking residents to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza, often called…
It’s flu shot time: Interior Health
Every year in Canada, about 12,200 people are hospitalized and 3,500 people die from influenza or its complications. You can help yourself and those around…
It’s not too late to get a flu shot
As people come together to celebrate the holiday season, influenza (the flu) can spread quickly so Interior Health is reminding the public that it is…
Influenza Protection Policy lifted
British Columbia’s provincial health officer, Dr. Perry Kendall, has officially lifted the Influenza Protection Policy for the 2014-15 influenza season, meaning that health-care workers and…
Vaccinate or mask before visiting health-care facilities
As of Dec. 1, all visitors to provincial health-care facilities – including long-term care homes – are asked to be vaccinated against influenza, or to…
The flu shot protects you and others
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…
Free flu clinics upcoming
The flu is highly contagious and can cause severe complications for the young, old and those with underlying health conditions. Getting ill with the flu…
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…