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.

Understanding measles

Measles is a very serious and contagious disease. Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in Canada.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Find information about COVID-19, how to protect yourself, your family and your community.

Influenza (flu) season

Are you prepared for flu season? Learn how to stay healthy during the influenza (flu) season.

Celebrate with healthier holiday foods

Choose healthy fats and limit the amount of salt and sugar you use.

Your health this fall

Learn what you can do to stay safe and healthy during the fall season.

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.

Get the HPV vaccine

Getting the HPV vaccine when you're young protects against several cancers later in life.

Understanding asthma

Learn about asthma symptoms and treatments.

No CPR form

The No CPR Form provides you with a legal option that no CPR be provided by a health care provider or first responder.

Need health advice?

Call toll-free in B.C., 8-1-1, or 7-1-1 for the deaf and hard of hearing to get personalized assistance. Speak to a navigator who can guide you to reliable health information or connect you with a health professional.