Public-health officials encourage all British Columbians six months and older to get an influenza vaccine to best protect themselves, their loved ones, their communities and the health-care system this fall and winter. “Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect …
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Province prepares for fall respiratory viruses, encourages people to get vaccinated
People are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza for the most effective protection in the fall. The COVID-19 fall booster program started early in September and will be joined by the annual influenza vaccine campaign in October. With …
Expansion of drug eligibility for people with cystic fibrosis
More people in B.C. living with cystic fibrosis will be eligible for a medication called Trikafta, as eligibility criteria will be expanded on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, based on a recommendation from the Canadian Drug Expert Committee (CDEC). “Living with …
Vancouver Coastal Health welcomes back 526 hospital food-service workers
People accessing health care in the Lower Mainland will benefit from more stable, consistent and supportive patient care as 526 food-service workers return to the public system as Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) employees. This comes after almost 20 years of these workers …
Strengthening patients’ access to primary care by supporting family doctors
The Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC are providing $118 million in stabilization funding to family doctors throughout British Columbia to help them ensure their patients have continued access to primary care services. Jointly developed in partnership with Doctors of …
British Columbia trains, recruits more allied health professionals
British Columbians will soon benefit from as many as 322 more allied health professionals supporting their health-care needs as new training seats are added to public post-secondary institutions throughout B.C. Additionally, the Province is providing bursaries to internationally educated allied health …
Rapid tests for people 30+ available at pharmacies
Starting immediately on Monday, March 21, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available to people aged 30 years and older through community pharmacies. Eligible individuals can pick up one kit of five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies …
Rapid tests available for people 40+ at pharmacies
Starting Tuesday, March 15, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available through community pharmacies to people aged 40 and older. Eligible individuals can pick up one kit containing five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies at no cost. Individuals …
B.C. takes next step in balanced plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions
As people in B.C. continue to step up and become vaccinated in record numbers, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have decreased, leading the provincial health officer to lift additional public health orders. As of Friday, March 11, 2022, B.C.’s indoor mask …
Rapid tests for people 60+ at pharmacies
Starting March 7, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available through community pharmacies to people aged 60 and older. Eligible individuals can pick up one kit containing five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies at no cost. Individuals …