Nanaimo Public Health
1665 Grant Avenue V9S 5K7 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Flu shots still available.!!Appointments Dec 14-18 2020 at the Nanaimo Health centre in the large white tents outside. Book at https://islandfluclinics.ca/

FLU vaccine appointments are available for Dec 11 2020. Please visit https://www.islandhealth.ca and book yourself an appointment.

Thank you to our amazing nurses for keeping our community vaccinated!

Did you know .... One of the vaccines babies get is the Rotavirus vaccine! The vaccine is given at age 2 months, 4 months and 6 months. The vaccine protects against more than 3 out of 4 types of Rotavirus. ... The vaccine is given orally (no needle ) . . . What is Rotavirus?! Rotavirus is a nasty virus that can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea! . it can also cause stomach pain and fevers Rotavirus can also be called gastroenteritis or the stomach flu. Many other viruses can also cause vomiting and diarrhea as well. Most children will get a rotavirus infection before the age of 5 years old. Rotavirus is spread through touching stools (poop) of an infected person! It is important to wash hands thoroughly with soap! Anyone with vomiting or diarrhea should stay home for at least 48 hours after last symptom. Babies and young children are at most risk of severe complications of rotavirus such as dehydration , hospitalization , and death. Got questions? Call to speak with a nurse at 250-755-3388. Reference: Healthlink BC Healthfile 104

Are your children up-to-date with their vaccines? We are not offering drop-in vaccine clinics at this time. Please call 250-755-3342 to book an appointment ... Do you have questions for our intake nurses? Please call 250-755-3388.

The outbreak at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) is contained to one unit only. It is safe to continue to bring your infants and children in for their scheduled appointments to our Nanaimo Health Unit on Grant Avenue. Our staff are following COVID safety guidelines.

Are your children up-to-date with their vaccines? We are not offering drop-in vaccine clinics at this time. Please call 250-755-3342 to book an appointment ... Do you have questions for our intake nurses? Please call 250-755-3388.

Choosing disinfectants and hand sanitizers? Check the link below for up to date approved products. https://www.canada.ca//disin/covid-19/hand-sanitizer.html

Choosing disinfectants and hand sanitizers? Check the link below for up to date approved products. https://www.canada.ca//disin/covid-19/hand-sanitizer.html

Back to school is right around the corner What happens if a student gets sick? See below for more details!

See below for tips when heading to the playground! **Most playgrounds are not disinfected** Remember if you or your children are not well, please stay home Photo credit: BCCDC

Back to school is right around the corner What happens if a student gets sick? See below for more details!

See below for tips when heading to the playground! **Most playgrounds are not disinfected** Remember if you or your children are not well, please stay home Photo credit: BCCDC

See link below for up to date data, outbreaks and exposures of COVID-19 for Island Health/ Vancouver Island https://www.islandhealth.ca//covid/outbreaks-and-exposures

Recall Alert PEACHES! Peaches from Prima Wawona in California may contain salmonella!... Do not eat these peaches! Local peaches from farmers markets, and canadian grown peaches are not affected! https://healthycanadians.gc.ca//inspec/2020/73753a-eng.php

Are you or someone you know pregnant? We offer a free program called Right From The Start that supports women and families through their pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding/ formula feeding , referrals to community supports, and so much more. To get started, fill out the registation form following the link below! A nurse will get in touch with you either by phone or letter shortly after you register.... Got questions? Please call our nursing intake line at 250-755-3388 to speak with a nurse . https://www.islandhealth.ca//pregnancy-birth-s/right-start

Here is a great resource about proper handling of infant formula , including how to prepare, warm, sterilize, feed etc! Got questions about formula or need feeding support? Call and speak to one of our nurses at 250-755-3388 ... http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca//Infant-formula-booklet-

Its World Breastfeeding week! (Aug 1-7) This years theme is support breastfeeding for a healthier planet! Fun facts about breastfeeding: breastfeeding can lower risks of ovarian & breastcancer, diabetes, heart disease and postpartum depression! ... breastfeeding can burn 500-600 calories per day! breastmilk changes everyday to meet different needs for the baby breastmilk can come in many different colours, including blue! The taste of breastmilk can change depending on what the mother has ate. There are 3 different types of breastmilk: colostrum, transitonal milk and mature milk Sweden has one of the highest rates of breastfeeders breastmilk has more serotonin in the evening/night to make babies sleepy babies know the scent of their mothers milk Canada and the WHO recommends to breastfeed for a minimum of 6 months and up to 2 years and beyond Our nurses are specially trained to help you with your breastfeeding/ feeding journey with your baby! Call us to book an appointment at 250-755-3388

Heads up about red onions containing salmonella

Back to school is right around the corner! Are your children up to date with their vaccinations? Kindergarten aged children (age 4-6) are eligible for booster vaccines! The vaccines are:... Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella (MMRV) Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis and Polio (Tdap-IPV) To book an appointment call 250-755-3342 or 250-755-3388 to speak with one of our nurses

Check out the Canadian Paediatric Society website for tons of health information for your babies/children! https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/