Services available in BC, medical conditions and general information

Resources

Resources and Links

CategoryURL
AsthmaAsthma Society of Canada
ArthritisArthritis foundation
ArthritisArthritis Society
ArthritisChronic Pain
CancerB.C. Cancer Agency: Patients/Public Information
CancerCanadian Cancer Society
CancerChronic Pain
CancerColon Screening
CancerInspireHealth
CancerMammogram
CancerProstate Screening
CancerTesticular Health
CancerUnderstanding Abnormal Pap Test Results
DiabetesCanadian Diabetes Association
Family MedicineAsk Your Family Doctor - College of Family Physicians of Canada
Family MedicineBrain Injury Information
Family MedicineCar Seat Safety
Family MedicineChronic Pain
Family MedicineCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Family MedicineColon Screening
Family MedicineDo Bugs Need Drugs?
Family MedicineFamily Medicine - Ask Your Family Doctor - College of Family Physicians of Canada
Family MedicineHPV
FoodFood and Nutrition
FoodFood and Nutrition - Health Canada
FoodFood Sources of Iron
FoodNational Eating Disorder Information Centre
GeriatricsAdvance Care Planning
GeriatricsAdvance Care Planning Workbook
GeriatricsHandyDART
GeriatricsInspireHealth
GeriatricsSenior's Guide
GeriatricsSeniors
Health LinksBC Fair Pharmacare Plan
Health LinksChronic Pain
Health LinksDo Bugs Need Drugs?
Health LinksFamily Medicine - Ask Your Family Doctor - College of Family Physicians of Canada
Health LinksFind a Counselor in BC
Health LinksFind a Psychologist in BC
Health LinksFood and Nutrition
Health LinksFood and Nutrition - Health Canada
Health LinksFood Sources of Iron
Health LinksHealth Link BC
Health LinksHealth Link BC Files
Health LinksHPV
Health LinksImmunize BC - Links to Public Health Unit and BC Vaccine Schedule
Health LinksLab results online (My Ehealth)
Health LinksLifelabs
Health LinksMayo Clinic- Patient Information site
Health LinksMental Health - Canadian Mental Health Association
Health LinksQuit Now (Smoking cessation)
Health LinksSexually Transmitted Diseases
Health LinksThe Red Book - Bc Community Resources
Health LinksTravel Medicine - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health LinksVCH Travel Clinic
Health LinksIron and Your Health
HeartAmerican Heart Association
HeartHeart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
BC ServicesER wait times in the Lower Mainland
BC ServicesFind a Counselor in BC
BC ServicesFind a Physiotherapist in BC
BC ServicesFind a Psychologist in BC
BC ServicesHandyDART
BC ServicesImmunize BC - Links to Public Health Unit and BC Vaccine Schedule
BC ServicesLab results online (My Ehealth)
BC ServicesVCH Travel Clinic
BC ServicesSparc BC
BC ServicesBC Hospice & Palliative Care
BC ServicesCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Men's HealthProstate Screening
Men's HealthSmartSex Resource
Men's HealthTesticular Health
Mental HealthAnxiety BC
Mental HealthCanadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Mental HealthChronic Pain
Mental HealthFind a Counselor in BC
Mental HealthFind a Psychologist in BC
Mental HealthKelty Mental Health
Mental HealthKids Help Phone
Mental HealthMental Health - Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Mental HealthMental Health - Canadian Mental Health Association
Mental HealthMind Health BC
Mental HealthNational Eating Disorder Information Centre
Mental HealthNational Mental Health Association
Mental HealthUnderstanding Mental Illness - Canadian Mental Health Association
Mental HealthVancouver Crisis Line
MSP & PharmacareBC Fair Pharmacare Plan
MSP & PharmacareBC Medical Services Plan
PediatricsBaby's Best Chance
PediatricsCanadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion
PediatricsCar Seat Safety
PediatricsCaring For Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society
PediatricsChild Birth and Newborn Resources
PediatricsImmunize BC - Links to Public Health Unit and BC Vaccine Schedule
PediatricsKids Help Phone
PediatricsVancouver Breastfeeding Clinic
Personal HealthBirth Control, STDs, and Sexuality
Personal HealthHPV
Personal HealthUnderstanding Abnormal Pap Test Results
PregnancyBaby's Best Chance
PregnancyBC Prenatal Genetic Screening Program
PregnancyCar Seat Safety
PregnancyChild Birth and Newborn Resources
PregnancyFirst Trimester Screening - PCRM
PregnancyPregnancy Vancouver
PregnancyVancouver Breastfeeding Clinic
PregnancyWomen's Health - Motherisk
STDsBirth Control, STDs, and Sexuality
STDsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
STDsHPV
STDsSexually Transmitted Diseases
STDsSexually Transmitted Diseases Fact & Information
STDsSmartSex Resource
Travel MedicineCanadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion
Travel MedicineCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Travel MedicineTravel Medicine - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Travel MedicineVCH Travel Clinic
Women's HealthBaby's Best Chance
Women's HealthFirst Trimester Screening - PCRM
Women's HealthMammogram
Women's HealthMenopause
Women's HealthSmartSex Resource
Women's HealthUnderstanding Abnormal Pap Test Results

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Some general information on COVID-19

Q&A on Coronaviruses and COVID-19

What is a Coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.

What is COVID-19

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. COVID-19 is now a pandemic affecting many countries globally.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but only have very mild symptoms.

How does COVID-19 spread?

People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, which are expelled when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or speaks.