Together for Health

Flu Season

Is the flu shot necessary?

October 22, 2018

As flu season approaches, many may question whether to get the flu shot. In fact, a recent poll shows that only 60% of British Columbians actually plan on getting vaccinated this year. The poll also shows that 35% believe healthy people don’t need the flu shot – a dangerous misconception...
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influenza, flu shot

HPV Prevention Week: The Importance of Getting Vaccinated

September 28, 2018

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. It affects more than 75% of sexually active men and women in their lifetime, and 4 out of 5 Canadians will get at least one type of HPV at some point. Most strains of HPV are harmless – infected individuals...
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hpv
Back to school stress

Helping teens cope with back-to-school stress

September 4, 2018

As teens across BC head back to school, many will experience feelings of excitement, nervousness, and likely stress. The impending academic demands, parental pressures, personal expectations, and social tensions can at times be overwhelming. And while a certain amount of stress in a youth’s life...
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student, student health, child and youth mental health, youth mental health
Drug drop-off month

August is drug drop-off month

August 13, 2018

Do you have expired or unused medications sitting in your medicine cabinet? If so, it’s time to return them to your local pharmacy.

August is National Drug Drop-Off Month in Canada, an initiative led by Drug Free Kids Canada to highlight the dangers of youth getting ahold of prescription...
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prescription drugs, safety

Heat warning: how to beat the heat

July 24, 2018

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement advising of a heat warning in effect for Metro Vancouver and the entire south coast of BC. And since most of us will be outside enjoying the sunshine and warm weather, it’s important to remember that with high temperatures comes an...
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heat, summer