B.C. Centre for Disease Control

03/05/2026

02/28/2026

Drug poisonings are increasing in Nanaimo. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk.

02/09/2026

It’s sexual health week and this year’s theme is sexual health and AI. While it might seem like a quick answer from AI will save you time, it may end up causing you more stress later if the answer is inaccurate. AI tools can be helpful, but they can’t replace trusted sources for health information. SmartSexResource.com can give you accurate information on a range of sexual health topics, and help you find the support and resources you need. Learn more at https://smartsexresource.com/.

02/09/2026

Drug checking in qathet is free & confidential, with no age restrictions. Mail-in, drop-off, pick-up or while you wait. 7 days/wk, 365 days/year.

02/06/2026

Each year, the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network (SPSN) looks at how well the annual influenza vaccine works in preventing influenza infections that require a medical visit. A mid-season analysis published this week found that people who were immunized against influenza were 40% less likely to require medical care for the dominant strain of influenza A this respiratory season, compared to people who did not receive the vaccine. To see the full results of the study, visit https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2026.31.5.2600068

02/06/2026

***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Greater Victoria - Feb 6, 2026***

Drug poisonings are increasing in Greater Victoria. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk.

More info: ow.ly/n3zo50Y5bMw

02/04/2026

Drug poisonings are increasing in Nanaimo. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk.

02/03/2026

Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for PENTICTON after multiple samples being sold as “Down” and “Tranq” were found to contain very high amounts of Medetomidine (up to 21%) in addition to fluorofentanyl and benzodiazepines. 

02/02/2026

Immunization schedules tell you which vaccines your child should get and when.

Young children are at higher risk of getting very sick from communicable diseases. Following BC’s recommended immunization schedule gives your child the best protection when they need it most. Your child may get immunized against multiple diseases when you visit the clinic to protect them early in life.

Vaccines have saved more lives in the last 50 years than any other health measure.

Learn more about vaccines and find immunization schedules: healthlinkbc.ca/immunizations

01/30/2026

Community and health services have reported an increase in overdoses with symptoms of profound sedation, confusion, disorientation and hallucination. 

01/29/2026

Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Kelowna and surrounding area due to Oxycodone 20mg tablet sold as Oxycodone/Oxy testing positive for fentanyl or fentanyl analog.