A second case of measles infection has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland, in a resident of the Vancouver Coastal Health region who travelled to Southeast Asia in the same party as the first case, a resident in the Fraser Health region. Public Health officials from both health authorities are following up directly with individuals who are known to have been exposed to the virus.
A new case of measles infection has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland. Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) have determined the infection was acquired by a Fraser Health resident who travelled abroad to Southeast Asia. Public Health officials from both health authorities are following up directly with individuals who are known to have been exposed to the virus.
As the mercury dips, the winter season can bring increased health risks due to cold temperatures, snowfall, flooding, and power outages. To help everyone stay healthy and safe over the season, Island Health is providing some wellness reminders.
Interior Heath is issuing a drug alert for white Percocet tablets sold as Percocet (oxycodone) that tested positive for fentanyl or fentanyl analogue.
Fraser Health has enhanced its Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunization campaign to offer the vaccine to all eligible students in Grades 6 through 12, providing additional opportunities for students who may have missed earlier vaccinations to get immunized.
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Fraser Health Authority
The Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network (SPSN) published estimates of vaccine effectiveness for this year’s flu vaccine.
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Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under
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Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child agains
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under
It’s important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility of a life-threatening allergic r
