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Wear a mask indoors and in public places
Wear a mask indoors and in public places.
Services available in BC, medical conditions and general information
Medical & COVID-19 resources
Helpful guidance and trusted organizations to support your health between visits.
To control the spread of COVID-19
Follow Guidelines Provided by BC Provincial Health Officials
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Wash your hands with soap or alcohol sanitizers
Wash your hands with soap or alcohol sanitizers.
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Seek medical attention and get tested if feeling unwell
Seek medical attention and get tested if feeling unwell.
Some general information on COVID-19
Q&A on Coronaviruses and COVID-19
What is a Coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
What is COVID-19
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. COVID-19 is now a pandemic affecting many countries globally.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but only have very mild symptoms.
How does COVID-19 spread?
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, which are expelled when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or speaks.
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Asthma
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Arthritis
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Cancer
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Diabetes
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Family Medicine
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Food
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Geriatrics
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Health Links
- BC Fair Pharmacare Plan
- Chronic Pain
- Do Bugs Need Drugs?
- Family Medicine - Ask Your Family Doctor - College of Family Physicians of Canada
- Find a Counselor in BC
- Find a Psychologist in BC
- Food and Nutrition
- Food and Nutrition - Health Canada
- Food Sources of Iron
- Health Link BC
- Health Link BC Files
- HPV
- Immunize BC - Links to Public Health Unit and BC Vaccine Schedule
- Lab results online (My Ehealth)
- Lifelabs
- Mayo Clinic- Patient Information site
- Mental Health - Canadian Mental Health Association
- Quit Now (Smoking cessation)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- The Red Book - Bc Community Resources
- Travel Medicine - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- VCH Travel Clinic
- Iron and Your Health
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Heart
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BC Services
- ER wait times in the Lower Mainland
- Find a Counselor in BC
- Find a Physiotherapist in BC
- Find a Psychologist in BC
- HandyDART
- Immunize BC - Links to Public Health Unit and BC Vaccine Schedule
- Lab results online (My Ehealth)
- VCH Travel Clinic
- Sparc BC
- BC Hospice & Palliative Care
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
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Men's Health
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Mental Health
- Anxiety BC
- Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
- Chronic Pain
- Find a Counselor in BC
- Find a Psychologist in BC
- Kelty Mental Health
- Kids Help Phone
- Mental Health - Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health - Canadian Mental Health Association
- Mind Health BC
- National Eating Disorder Information Centre
- National Mental Health Association
- Understanding Mental Illness - Canadian Mental Health Association
- Vancouver Crisis Line
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MSP & Pharmacare
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Pediatrics
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Personal Health
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Pregnancy
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STDs
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Travel Medicine
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