Together for Health

Asian woman receiving COVID-19 vaccine

Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

May 18, 2021

We all want to return to a normal way of life where we can get together with family and friends, travel, attend social events, and put COVID-19 behind us. And we’ve been told by scientific and medical experts that the way to do this is by reaching herd immunity – where 60-70% of the population...
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COVID Vaccination

How the COVID-19 vaccines work and what they protect against

April 26, 2021

All eligible British Columbians over the age of 18 are able to register for their vaccinations, bringing us that much closer to the light at the end of the tunnel. But as we all line up to get our shot, it’s important to understand what exactly the vaccine protects against, how it works, and how...
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#Savelives

With COVID-19 numbers on the rise, here’s what people should know

April 8, 2021

BC is feeling the force of two COVID-19 variants of concern, B117 first detected in Britain and P1 first detected in Brazil. These two variants are more contagious than the initial COVID-19 virus identified at the start of the pandemic. One year ago, mostly seniors were being adversely affected...
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#KeepGoingBC

#KeepGoingBC: Getting to the light at the end of the tunnel

March 8, 2021

After months of eager anticipation, members of the general public are finally starting to receive the COVID-19 vaccination as BC’s immunization plan moves into our communities. This makes the light at the end of the tunnel seem closer than ever and instills a sense of hope that a return to...
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Woman wearing a mask

When it comes to wearing masks, what’s right?

February 25, 2021

Wearing masks – or the requirement to wear masks – has been a burning issue throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We wear masks as a barrier to stop our own particles from being dispersed when we talk, laugh, or even breathe. We wear them to protect others. While their effectiveness has been a topic...
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