Vaccine Testimonial - Vera's Story
My name is Vera Madden, I received my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at 24 weeks pregnant and then my second dose at 31 weeks pregnant. I decided to get vaccinated after a discussion with my pr...
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Pregnant and protected from COVID-19
My name is Katelyn Bernier, I received my first vaccine in my home town of Dawson Creek, BC. I am a hotel front desk agent, and we see tons of travelers every day. So I chose to get my vaccine while I...
Northern Health residents can now book a COVID-19 test online
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, people in the North have been directed to their family doctor or nurse practitioner, or to the NH Virtual Primary and Community Care Clinic (VPCCC) to access a COVI...
Cases are increasing again: Get vaccinated, be vigilant
Northern Health staff have seen the severity of COVID-19 impacts first hand. In the last month, cases have shot up across the region, and this has put significant pressure on health care to respond. A...
Fort St. John resident shares why she got both her COVID-19 vaccines
Getting both doses of the vaccine was a no-brainer for me. I did it to protect myself, my family, and my community. Thank you for sharing your words Becky - and nice ride! Find a COVID-19 vaccin...
Celebrating milestones in COVID-19 immunization
Northern Health is celebrating some major milestones in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine campaign! In Northern BC, 71% of the population (12+) are now immunized with at least one dose of the COVID-19 v...
Rabies reminder: Don't touch bats!
Bats are an important animal in the BC ecosystem; however, as potential carriers of the rabies virus, it’s important to not touch them! Rabies is deadly Rabies is a serious and deadly disease ...