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The BC Centre for Disease Control works to improve the wellbeing of all people and communities living on the territories of many distinct First Nations in what is colonially known as British Columbia. We are grateful to all the First Nations who have cared for and nurtured the lands and waters around us from time immemorial, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) on whose unceded and ancestral territory our head office is located.

01/23/2026

You can receive free and confidential coaching from experts to help you plan the next steps on your journey to quit smoking, va**ng or using ni****ne products. Visit quitnow.ca/find-support/phone to schedule a free call, or subscribe to text tips to motivate you along the way.

You can also ask your health care provider or pharmacist about medication options available through the BC smoking cessation program.

01/22/2026

Immunization schedules tell you which vaccines you should get and at what age. They have been developed using the best available science on vaccines and the diseases they prevent.

In Canada, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) looks at all the scientific evidence on vaccines, including how well they work and how safe they are. NACI then makes recommendations on how vaccines should be used.

Each province and territory in Canada uses NACI recommendations and other key factors to create their own vaccination schedule. Other factors considered include:
• How common a disease is in different places
• How common a disease is among different groups of people
• How serious a disease is for those people
• How well vaccines work and for how long
• Possible side effects of vaccines
• How easy it is for people to access healthcare where they live

Provinces and territories make their own funding decisions around healthcare, so some vaccines may be publicly funded in some places but not in others.

Find BC’s immunization schedules on HealthLink BC at https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-library/immunizations

01/21/2026

Access to testing for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) can be difficult for many people due to long travel distances, stigma, privacy concerns and lack of culturally safe services. Digital STBBI testing programs that let people request a lab form or self-collection kit online....

01/21/2026

Young people who v**e are more likely to transition to smoking ci******es. And ni****ne products are also more likely to cause harmful effects on developing brains🧠

Va**ng is not harmless, and e-ci******es can contain harmful chemicals and metals that can damage the lungs🫁

Check out the free resources available at www.quitnow.ca/v**e-free-quitting for young people who want to quit or cut down on va**ng💨

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01/19/2026

It’s not easy to stop smoking, but there are many benefits to quitting or cutting back. Dr. Milan Khara of Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care encourages people in BC to seek support if they want to quit using ni****ne products.

quitnow.ca connects people to several free resources, including tools that can help reduce cravings and counselling for people on their quit journey.

01/16/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and here’s the key thing to know: Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by HPV, a virus so common that most sexually active people will get it at some point, often without ever knowing.

Most HPV infections clear on their own, but when they don't, they can lead to cervical cancer over time.

Combining the HPV vaccine with regular cervix screening provides the greatest protection. Together, they help prevent infection and find early cell changes before symptoms appear, when treatment is most effective.

Learn more about HPV at bccancer.bc.ca/prevention/hpv

01/16/2026

According to recent epidemiological data, markers of influenza activity for the week of Jan 4-10 are elevated in BC and showing signs of a decrease. Visits to emergency rooms were elevated for adults, and moderate for children. Visits to primary care have decreased across age groups. Trends are comparable to prior seasons. Influenza seasons typically last until early spring and there may be several more weeks of respiratory virus activity across the province. It's not too late to get an influenza vaccine.

01/09/2026

Medetomidine is a potent non-opioid sedative used in veterinary medicine. It is similar to xylazine ("tranq") but approximately 200 times more potent. Naloxone does not reverse the effects of medetomidine. It should still always be administered in suspected opioid poisonings. Be prepared for prolong...

01/09/2026

It's not too late to get an influenza vaccine. Influenza seasons typically last until early spring and there may be several more weeks of respiratory virus activity across the province.

If you do get sick, stay home and wear a mask when you can’t stay away from others.

According to recent epidemiological data from BC:
- Markers of influenza activity have continued to increase or remain elevated in BC, with H3N2 being the most commonly detected strain this season.
- Overall influenza test positivity remains elevated and was at 24.3% the week of Dec 28.
- Influenza test positivity continues to increase in adults and remains high in all age groups.
- RSV test positivity is increasing in all age groups and is at moderate levels.
- SARS-CoV-2 test positivity is stable at low levels
- The proportions of emergency department and primary care visits for respiratory illness have been elevated in recent weeks, particularly among children. Trends are comparable to prior seasons.
Find the data at: https://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/respiratory-virus-data

01/07/2026

Protect yourself from cervical cancer through:

1️⃣Screening
Request a cervix self-screening kit to screen wherever you feel most comfortable, like from home or a local clinic.

2️⃣ HPV vaccine
The vaccine protects against high risk strains of HPV, the main cause of cervical cancer.

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655 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5Z4R4

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Monday 8:30am - 4am
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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