Public Health Alerts
Health alerts such as outbreaks, boil water advisories and product recalls can come from various trusted sources throughout the Province of British Columbia, in your local Health Authority area, and right across Canada. This section of our website brings together all of these alerts in one location.
If you are looking for information on Influenza (Flu), go to the In Your Area tab.
We have highlighted the most recent alerts from all regions and sources in British Columbia, to ensure you have quick access to the latest public information that may affect you and your family.
Most Recent Alerts 
The BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Ministry of Health issue province-wide public health alerts on issues that can affect the health of you and your family.
BC Centre for Disease Control
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is the provincial public health centre responsible for protecting and enhancing the health of all British Columbians through communicable disease prevention. Below are the current communicable disease-related public health alerts made public by the BCCDC.
Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health works with health authorities, health care providers, agencies and other organizations to guide and improve the Province's health services to ensure that British Columbians are supported in their efforts to maintain and better their health. Below is the latest public health-related news released by the Ministry of Health.
Each of the health authorities in the Province are responsible for providing current public health information on topics such as air or water quality, emergency room closures, boil water advisories and more, to the people who live in that region. We have divided this section into these topics and more, with links to the health authority web page with specific information. These links will help you access the information that affects the community you live in.
Air Quality
- BC Air Quality
- Fraser Health
- Interior Health
- Northern Health
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Vancouver Island Health Authority
Emergency Room Closure Information
Food Inspections
- Fraser Health
- Interior Health
- Northern Health
- Provincial Health Services Authority
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Vancouver Island Health Authority
Forest Fires
- BC Government: Wildfire Management Branch
- Interior Health
- Northern Health
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Vancouver Island Health Authority
Influenza (Flu)
- HealthLinkBC Files - Influenza (Flu)
- Flu Clinic Locator
- BCCDC - Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
- ImmunizeBC - Influenza
- Fraser Health
- Interior Health
- Northern Health
- Vancouver Coastal
- Vancouver Island
- Office of the Provincial Health Officer - News Release
Water Quality
Issues such as food recalls, medication and product recalls, and allergy alerts can affect more than one province in Canada. Here we have provided quick access to public health alerts made public by the Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
In Canada, most food recalls are coordinated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Depending on the level of risk, the CFIA will issue a warning to the public. Below are the latest recalls issued by the CFIA.
Health Canada
Health Canada provides timely public advisories, warnings and recalls on issues that concern the health of Canadians. Below are the latest health updates provided by Health Canada.
For information on advisories and warnings about health products (pain relievers, cold medicines, prescription drugs), medical devices, vaccines and natural health products please visit the Health Canada MedEffect Advisories, Warnings and Recalls web page.
Public Health Agency of Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) helps to protect the health and safety of all Canadians. Its activities focus on preventing chronic diseases, preventing injuries, and responding to public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. Below are the latest health updates provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Is it an emergency?
If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be life-threatening. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.
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