Health Features

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.

Summer food safety

Summer is a time for barbecues, picnics and camping trips. However, fun outdoor meals can come with an increased risk of food borne illness (food poisoning) without thoughtful care and preparation.
Your health this winter

Your health this winter

Make healthy eating choices over the holidays, keep active and stay safe when it’s cold outside, and learn what you can do to stay healthy during flu season.
Your health this summer

Your health this summer

It’s the season for picnics, hiking, camping, swimming, boating and more! Learn what you can do to stay safe and healthy this summer.
Your health this spring

Your health this spring

Spending time outdoors this spring? Learn about bug bites or stings, staying safe in the wilderness, seasonal allergies, and more.
Understanding Measles

Understanding measles

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

Vaccinations

Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure.
Wildfires and your health

Wildfires and your health

Learn about B.C. wildfires, preparing for an emergency, air quality, food and water safety, evacuation information, and more.
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