Interior Health (IH) reports it has confirmed additional measles cases in the B.C. Interior. Locations with identified cases include Nelson, Kamloops, Kelowna and Salmon Arm…
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Confirmed measles case in Interior Health
Interior Health has confirmed a single measles case in Kamloops. Interior Health is following up directly with individuals who are known to have been exposed…
Measles exposure reported at Sparwood
By Interior Health A visitor to B.C. has been confirmed to have measles and traveled within Interior Health while infectious. There are no measles cases…
Vaccines available for those at higher risk of severe illness
Starting Tuesday, April 8, free additional COVID-19 vaccines will be available to people in B.C., with a focus on those who are at higher risk…
Measles immunization clinics coming to schools
Following outbreaks of measles occurring around the globe, the Government of British Columbia launched a Measles Immunization Catch-Up Program to ensure children in B.C. are protected from…
No measles cases confirmed in region
At this time there are no confirmed cases of measles in the Interior Health region, which includes the East Kootenay. Measles is a serious illness…
Take a shot at preventing diseases
Letter to the Editor To circumcise or not? To use a pacifier or a bottle? How long to breastfeed? New parents are presented with an…
Immunization leads to community well being: IH
You don’t have to be a superhero to have the power to protect your community from harm. Making sure your immunizations are up to date…
Make sure measles immunizations are up to date
Interior Health’s Medical Health Officer would like to remind the public to make sure their immunizations are up to date. The Interior Health region has…
Immunization B.C.’s best shot at preventing diseases
Letter to the Editor May 3 was the start of National Immunization Awareness Week in Canada and an excellent opportunity to open discussion and increase…