Flu

Celebration of life for West Kelowna girl who died tragically
A celebration of life service for a 9-year-old West Kelowna girl who died in late…

Can’t find children’s Tylenol in Kamloops, Okanagan? Here are some options
Shortages of children’s Tylenol on pharmacy shelves really should not be a huge worry for…

Why COVID precautions may make a flu shot more important this year
Diligence during the COVID pandemic the past few years kept seasonal flu at bay but…

Kelowna neo-natal ICU at capacity with children sick with respiratory illnesses
Flu season has yet to hit B.C. with the force it’s hammering Ontario and Quebec…

Number of people getting flu shots on the rise in Interior Health region
More people are rolling up their sleeves in the Interior Health region this fall for…

Check your inbox before booking your flu, COVID vaccinations in B.C.
Now that we’re well into fall more people, especially younger ones, are showing up with…

As seasons change, B.C. health officials expecting hundreds more flu, COVID hospitalizations
B.C. is rolling out flu vaccines this October in hopes of keeping the province's hospitals…

Birdfeeders have become an issue of controversy in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Bird lovers from Kamloops and the Okanagan agree that it's important to trust the experts…

More Okanagan residents get flu shot, pharmacists say
Okanagan pharmacists are reporting that more people are getting their flu shots this year. “A…

Confirmed flu cases in Interior Health Authority up from last year
An early start to this year’s flu season is one of many factors contributing to…
Interior residents advised to get their flu shots
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get a needle stuck in your arm…

Flu season in full flush throughout Interior Health Authority
It’s still early but flu season is in full swing throughout the Interior Health Authority.…

How to avoid spreading illness during the holiday season
KELOWNA – Interior Health is asking people to make an effort to avoid spreading communicable…

Strong demand means some providers short of flu vaccine in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Strong demand has left some local pharmacies and clinics short of this year’s…

Two of the most severe flu strains expected in the Interior this year
Interior Health says they are expecting two of the more serious types of flu in…