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This National Indigenous Peoples Day we ask you pause & reflect on the history & contributions of Indigenous peoples. As PHSA’s VP of Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety, Joe Gallagher, kwunuhmen, says, it’s important we “make visible the Indigenous peoples of these lands.”

BC’s immunization schedule lists the vaccines recommended for infants and young children and when they should get them. Learn about BC’s schedule and the importance of following the schedule to protect your family and community! #NIAW2024 #WIW2024 immunizebc.ca/node/50226

It's National Immunization Awareness Week. 💉 B.C.'s community pharmacists are a key immunizer. From October 2023 to March 31, 2024, B.C.'s pharmacists administered over 2.4 million COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. #NIAW2024 #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized

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It's National Immunization Awareness Week! Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health, and boosting vaccine confidence is crucial to prevent the re-emergence of vaccine-preventable disease. Together, we'll keep diseases like measles and polio as things of the past! #NIAW2024

A spring COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people who are at higher risk of serious illness. The vaccine remains free and available for everyone 6 months and older. More information on the spring COVID-19 campaign can be found here: immunizebc.ca/vaccines/covid…

Unsure if you’ve had the measles (MMR) vaccine? Check out immunizebc.ca for info on accessing your records. If you moved to BC from another province/country, try to get the records sent to you. Born after 1970 and don’t have a record? You are considered unimmunized.

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@MeInYYJ Yes, it is safe to receive the live vaccine if you are living with a CEV individual. Additionally, vaccination acts as another layer of protection and will decrease the likelihood of exposing this person so measles.

@ImmunizeBC @BCGovNews Is it safe for someone living with a CEV/immune-compromised person to get a live vaccine or could it put the other person at risk?

Global measles cases are on the rise, including the first case in BC since 2019. Thankfully, we have the power of prevention! Vaccination is the best protection you can provide against measles, so make sure you and your family are up-to-date (especially if you’re traveling). 1/

@MeInYYJ Thanks for your question. This is a publicly funded vaccine and can be provided for free to many BC residents. Please speak to your healthcare provider about whether the vaccine is recommended for you.

@ImmunizeBC Is it covered by MSP if you don’t know your immunization status?

Do you have questions about your immunization records or finding out whether the measles vaccine is still recommended for you? We have you covered! ⬇️ Measles vaccine information: immunizebc.ca/vaccines-by-di… Finding your immunization records: immunizebc.ca/immunization-b…

Check that your child’s immunization records are up to date in the Provincial Immunization Registry and submit any missing records. This will prevent children from missing school in the event of a measles case, as a person without a record is considered unimmunized

With measles outbreaks being reported internationally and spring break on the horizon, check your family's vaccination records before travelling to ensure you are all protected. ow.ly/8Qv950QKPcW

@suzannehgrant However, the only way to confirm you received your two doses is through your immunization records. This page provides a number of ways to find your vaccination records and can help you track down this information immunizebc.ca/immunization-b…

@suzannehgrant Thanks for your Q. Starting in 1981, the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine was provided to all children 12 months of age and older. If you followed the schedule, you would likely receive the MMR vaccine at 12 months and a 2nd MR vaccine in the 1996 province-wide campaign. 1/2

@ImmunizeBC If I was born in BC in 1983 and followed a standard vaccination schedule, would I have received 2 measles vaccinations, or should I be seeking a second booster? If a booster is recommended, can I just reach out directly to my local public health clinic?

Travel responsibly and make sure everyone is up-to-date with their vaccinations, including measles, so you can enjoy your trip to the fullest. Learn more about important travel vaccinations ⬇️immunizebc.ca/children/vacci…

Planning a Spring Break getaway? Don’t forget your passport to protection! Measles cases are on the rise globally, and vaccination is the best way to protect your family (especially young children) from measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. 1/

@MeInYYJ @iboostimmunity HPV vaccine recommendations look at a number of factors, one of which is age. We can't provide individual recommendations, but we suggest you speak to your doctor or a medical professional if you have questions about getting the HPV vaccine. #Who%20should%20get%20the%20HPV9%20vaccine" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">immunizebc.ca/vaccines-by-di…

@ImmunizeBC @iboostimmunity Thank you, but my question is not about the cost. It is about whether it is advisable for someone this age to get this vaccine.

The HPV vaccine prevents more than just HPV; it protects you from many forms of cancer too. But just how effective is it? Extremely effective! A recent study from Scotland found ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women vaccinated before the age of 14 statnews.com/2024/01/25/hpv…

Some of the most severe respiratory illnesses this season are preventable. Get your updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines by booking an appointment with a local pharmacy or clinic. Learn more: Getting a Vaccine (bccdc.ca)