Vancouver/Fraser Valley ( Dr. Helena Swinkels, Office of the Chief Medical Officer; and Marion Guenther, Clinical Nurse Specialist for Immunizations, CDPPH office of the Chief Nursing Officer ) – We often think of “the flu”—short for influenza—as being “no big deal,” but…
Victoria – On Wednesday, Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia. The Fall Pandemic Plan was also rolled…
Surrey – Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) are reminding everyone that flu season is fast approaching and the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is the flu shot. “This is one of those times when…
Fraser Valley – After you have stuffed you face with turkey and you have the long weekend to recover, then you can roll up your selves for the annual flu shots. London Drugs expects the shots to be available Tuesday…
Cultus Lake – Roll up the sleeves and get you flu shot at the Cultus Lake Community Hall on Saturday October 26th. This is free for those living in the community. Proof of residence may be required.
Vancouver – Just under four in ten (36%) British Columbians say they won’t get vaccinated for influenza this year – the majority of them citing common misconceptions about the vaccine to explain why. One third (34%) of those who don’t…
Vancouver – BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) influenza experts are advising that influenza activity is increasing as we head into the holiday period. High-risk individuals and their close contacts should be vaccinated as soon as possible. “Our monitoring suggests…
Vancouver – An overwhelming majority (78%) of British Columbians believe that it is important to get the flu vaccination every year in order to help protect those who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness. Despite this, only six in…
Fraser Valley – Running nose, runny eyes, running to the bathroom. Ahhh yes, the annual flu season. And time to run towards another flu shot. Once again, the call is put out as to where you can get your shot…
Fraser Valley – Have you noticed the hacking, sneezing and wheezing all around you? Fall is back and so is cold and flu season. As kids are back in school and in close quarters, and we adults are the same…