Following outbreaks of measles occurring around the globe, the Government of British Columbia launched a Measles Immunization Catch-Up Program to ensure children in B.C. are protected from…
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No measles cases confirmed in region
At this time there are no confirmed cases of measles in the Interior Health region, which includes the East Kootenay. Measles is a serious illness…
Take a shot at preventing diseases
Letter to the Editor To circumcise or not? To use a pacifier or a bottle? How long to breastfeed? New parents are presented with an…
Immunization leads to community well being: IH
You don’t have to be a superhero to have the power to protect your community from harm. Making sure your immunizations are up to date…
Make sure measles immunizations are up to date
Interior Health’s Medical Health Officer would like to remind the public to make sure their immunizations are up to date. The Interior Health region has…
Immunization B.C.’s best shot at preventing diseases
Letter to the Editor May 3 was the start of National Immunization Awareness Week in Canada and an excellent opportunity to open discussion and increase…
New whooping cough and measles cases concern MHO – From August 21
A recent increase in whooping cough and measles in British Columbia has a regional Medical Health Officer concerned, and he is reminding parents to make…