Water activities can be a lot of fun and a great way to cool down, but drowning is a danger we all need to think about. Children under the age of five are among the most at risk of drowning.
Getting injured may seem just a part of life. Every one of us has at least stubbed our toe on furniture, or slipped and fallen. However, it is important to remember that many injuries are preventable.
As we spend more time outdoors this summer, it’s important to protect yourself and your children from tick bites, because some ticks carry Lyme Disease.
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It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility of a life-threatening allergic
Many families faced disruptions in accessing routine health care, including scheduled immunizations, during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a consequence of missed vaccinations, measles – a highly contagious disease that was once considered eliminated in Canada – has now re-emerged, with cases rising in BC.
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Families with babies have special considerations when preparing for emergencies. Babies are at a higher risk of getting sick because their immune syst
BC has regulated milk banks. In some emergencies, donor milk might be available. If your baby relies on donor human milk, talk with your health care p
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Interior Health (IH) has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior.
With summer underway and more people heading to beaches, lakes and backyard pools, Island Health is reminding everyone to make water safety a priority to prevent drownings and serious injuries.
