Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a highly contagious infection that spreads through coughing and sneezing. Cases have increased recently across Interior Health and are…
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Whooping cough persistence prompts shots push
Interior Health is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date. This timely reminder comes as pertussis cases continue…
Whooping cough on the increase
Interior Health is seeing an increase in pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough, and would like to remind parents about the importance of making…
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…
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…