Tag: Vaccine

B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

Health Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.

B.C. health officials urge parents to update children’s vaccinations ahead of school year

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer is urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines as most kids prepare prepare to return to school next week.

Vancouver Island Regional Library to mandate employee vaccinations

News My Comox Valley Now -
Vaccines will be mandatory for Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) employees next year.

2 flu vaccine clinics to provide shots for families with children

News Justin Waddell -
Two flu clinics in the valley will be open to give free flu shots to families with children in...

HPV Vaccine Now Available for Grade 6 Boys

News Justin Goulet -
The HPV vaccine will be given to Grade 6 boys across the province for the first time this school...

HPV vaccine needs to be publicly funded for boys

News Justin Goulet -
The Canadian Cancer Society says it's not right that men have to rely on women getting vaccinated for HPV...

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Weather
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Economy
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UPDATE: Highway 39 south of Mackenzie cleared; BC Highway Patrol seeking dash cam and witnesses

RCMP
Northern Health has confirmed the Code Orange at the Mackenzie and District Hospital has ended, and emergency department services have returned to normal as of 3:30 this afternoon (Wednesday).

K’ómoks First Nation welcomes incoming B.C. government

Indigenous
K’ómoks First Nation has issued a statement welcoming B.C.’s incoming premier and provincial government following last month’s election.