Respiratory illnesses

Publication date: November 18, 2025

Learn more about handling respiratory illness at HealthLink BC.

Protect yourself and your community from viral respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and flu.

Respiratory illness season

Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines are available free of charge to help protect you during viral respiratory illness season. All B.C. residents 6 months and older can get immunized.

Viral respiratory illness guidance

Learn about mask guidance in health care settings, ways to prevent illness, and tips for staying healthy and safe while travelling.

COVID-19 testing and treatment

Testing can determine if you have COVID-19. There are two approved treatments to help prevent severe illness in people who are at higher risk from COVID-19.

COVID-19 immunizations

Immunization is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself against severe illness from COVID-19.

Influenza (flu) vaccine

It's important to get your influenza vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter.

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