immunization
Invitations for COVID booster shots in B.C. go out this week
The new COVID bivalent vaccine is expected to start arriving in B.C. this week so…
B.C. man urges people to get vaccinated after sister dies from COVID-19
A Vancouver Island man is urging others to get their COVID-19 vaccinations after his sister…
Rutland, Lake Country lag behind other Interior Health communities for COVID vaccinations
The percentage of the population 18 and up in the Southern Interior that’s had at…
B.C.’s COVID-19 vaccination program moves to Phase 2 next month
As the number of vaccines promised to B.C. increases, there is now some more clarity…
Kamloops clinic hosts flu vaccination drive-thru
A Kamloops clinic is offering drive-thru flu vaccinations so that patients can stay in their…
Immunization status reporting required for B.C. students
Parents and guardians will be expected to provide public health units with immunization records for…
More meningococcal immunization clinics added in Okanagan today
OKANAGAN – The Interior Health Authority is holding more immunization clinics today due to the…
Interior Health Authority declares meningococcal outbreak
The Interior Health Authority said today it will offer immunization for meningococcal disease for teens…
High demand for flu shots leaves some Interior locations short
KAMLOOPS – You'll want to call ahead if you're heading out to a local pharmacy…
More cases of whooping cough in Vernon than normal
VERNON – A jump in the number of people coming down with the whooping cough…
Measles came across the border: Have you had your shots?
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you haven’t had a measles shot yet, you better get on it. Recently, Interior Health confirmed a measles case in Alberta and are recommending everyone have up-to-date immunizations. “So far in Interior Health we have only had one recent measles case, but that can change at any time especially with the increase...