Health Features

Health Features highlight common health concerns that affect British Columbians. They provide an overview of the topic and direct you to related resources and services.

Topics include seasonal information, disease outbreaks and health programs. You will also find topics that address mental health or substance use information.

Some health features are also available in Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Vaping

Electronic cigarettes may cause health risks and have not been fully evaluated for safety and quality by Health Canada.

Whooping cough

Whooping cough is a serious infection of the airways. It spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or is in close contact with others.

No CPR form

The No CPR Form provides you with a legal option that no CPR be provided by a health care provider or first responder.

Zika Virus facts & resources

Zika virus infection is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.

Your health this winter

Make healthy eating choices over the holidays, keep active and stay safe when it’s cold outside, and learn what you can do to stay healthy during flu season.