Health Features

Health Features

Health Features highlight common health concerns that affect British Columbians. They provide an overview of the topic and direct you to related resources and services.

Topics include seasonal information, disease outbreaks and health programs. You will also find topics that address mental health or substance use information.

Some health features are also available in Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

BC's provincial health officer has declared COVID-19 a public health emergency. Find information about COVID-19, how to protect yourself, your family and your community.
Back to school

Back to school

Whether your child is starting school for the first time or getting ready to graduate it is important that they stay safe and create healthy habits.
Vaping

Vaping

Electronic cigarettes may cause health risks and have not been fully evaluated for safety and quality by Health Canada.
Advance care planning

Advance care planning

Advance care planning is the process of thinking about and writing down your wishes or instructions about future health care treatment.
Ebola virus disease

Ebola virus disease

Ebola virus disease is a very severe disease which originates in wild animals most often in remote villages of Central and West Africa.
Elder abuse

Elder abuse

Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety.
Wildfires and your health

Wildfires and your health

Learn about B.C. wildfires, preparing for an emergency, air quality, food and water safety, evacuation information, and more.
Your health this spring

Your health this spring

Spending time outdoors this spring? Learn about bug bites or stings, staying safe in the wilderness, seasonal allergies, and more.
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