Health Features | HealthLink BC

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.

Your health this fall

Your health this fall

Learn what you can do to stay safe and healthy during the fall season.

Back to school

Back to school

Whether your child is starting school for the first time or getting ready to graduate it is important that they stay safe and create healthy habits.

Flooding and your health

Flooding and your health

Learn about flooding preparing for an emergency, food and water safety, evacuation information, and more.

Mycobacterium chimaera infection

Mycobacterium chimaera infection

One of a group of common bacteria that sometimes cause lung infections or severe illness in people with weakened immune systems.

Handling respiratory illnesses

Handling respiratory illnesses

Learn about ways to prevent respiratory illnesses and when to seek care.

Understanding asthma

Understanding asthma

Learn about asthma symptoms and treatments.

Enterovirus D68

Enterovirus D68

Enterovirus D68 is a rare enterovirus that causes mild to severe respiratory illness.

Your health information

Your health information

Get secure online access to your health information when and where you need it.

Your health this spring

Your health this spring

Spending time outdoors this spring? Learn about bug bites or stings, staying safe in the wilderness, seasonal allergies, and more.

Need health advice?

Call toll-free in B.C., 8-1-1, or 7-1-1 for the deaf and hard of hearing to get personalized assistance. Speak to a navigator who can guide you to reliable health information or connect you with a health professional.

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