Immunizations
Vaccines have saved more lives in Canada than any other medical intervention in the past 50 years. B.C. has one of the most comprehensive immunization programs in Canada. Use the following resources to find general information and advice on immunizations.
General Resources
HealthLink BC
HealthLink BC provides non-emergency health information on thousands of topics. Call 8-1-1 any day of the week, 24 hours a day, to speak to a nurse, pharmacist, or dietitian about your health concerns. Or you can search the HealthLink BC database for general health information and specific health condition information at:
Immunize BC
For information about immunization, including locations of influenza (flu) clinics during the flu season, visit:
Additional Resources
BC Centre for Disease Control
The BC Centre for Disease Control investigates and evaluates the occurrence of communicable diseases in B.C., including those that can be prevented by immunizations, and is the provincial reporting centre for reportable cases and categories of communicable diseases. Learn more about communicable diseases in B.C.