North Vancouver Island Public Health

08/10/2026

Come join Lactation Consultant Jessica for an open breastfeeding support session on August 27!
Infant feeding support is always available through our public health nurses as well, feel free to call or stop in if you have any questions or need some extra support.

08/10/2026

08/06/2026

07/31/2026

07/29/2026

What you see isn’t always safe. Check beach advisories before you swim. 🏊

To stay safe:

- Avoid swimming if the water looks murky or after heavy rain
- Don’t swallow beach water
- Stay out of the water if you have cuts or feel unwell
- Shower and wash hands after swimming

Find current advisories: islandhealth.ca/beach-safety

07/28/2026

When preparing for back-to-school, make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date.

Vaccines give your child’s immune system the tools it needs to stay strong and protect people around them—classmates, teachers, grandparents, and siblings.

Many communities offer school-based or local clinics to make immunization easier for busy families—because every child deserves a healthy start, no matter where they live.

Find immunization services near you: tinyurl.com/4fwtj2u6

07/24/2026

Have you just returned from a trip? Measles spreads quickly and can be serious, so it’s important to stay vigilant to protect others.

Watch for symptoms like fever, cough, runny nose, red/watery eyes, and rash, especially if you’ve been in an area with known cases.

If you develop symptoms, isolate at home and call a health care provider immediately for advice on what to do.

https://ow.ly/PZna50ZfUhK

07/22/2026

A single measles case has been confirmed in the Greater Nanaimo region.
We are following up directly with people who have been exposed. The risk to the public remains low.

You may have been exposed to measles if you were at one of these locations on July 12, 2026:
- Woodgrove Centre (12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m) Specifically Lululemon, Booster Juice and SportChek. If you were not in one of these specific stores during the time noted, the risk to you is extremely low.
- Beban Park Golf Course, indoor check in area (10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.)

If you may have been exposed and have not been vaccinated against measles or are unsure, are immunocompromised, have an exposed child under one year of age, or are pregnant, please call 250-519-3575.

A single measles case has been confirmed in the Greater Nanaimo region.

We are following up directly with people who have been exposed. The risk to the public remains low.

You may have been exposed to measles if you were at one of these locations on July 12, 2026:

- Woodgrove Centre (12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m) Specifically Lululemon, Booster Juice and SportChek. If you were not in one of these specific stores during the time noted, the risk to you is extremely low.
- Beban Park Golf Course, indoor check in area (10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.)

If you may have been exposed and have not been vaccinated against measles or are unsure, are immunocompromised, have an exposed child under one year of age, or are pregnant, please call 250-519-3575.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/E52250Zr4OR

07/21/2026

Youth clinic happening today (and every Tuesday) at Foundry Port Hardy 🙂