Communicable diseases are diseases that are transmitted through close contact with other humans or animals. Some examples include influenza, measles and tuberculosis.
Learn more about a specific disease.
我们monitor communicable diseases, investigate outbreaks and recommend and implement disease control interventions.
Our communicable disease team works to improve public health through:
Most diseases are curable and/or treatable. Individuals living with a communicable disease can still go on to live a healthy and happy life through regular testing and staying socially and emotionally connected. We are here to talk about ways to keep you healthy and informed. Contact us at one of our service locations.
Find care locations withactive communicable disease outbreaks.
Comox Valley Nursing Centre
615-10th St
3rd Tuesday of the month
5:30 - 7 pm
The group is open to any Comox Valley residents with Hepatitis C as well as their support people. Light refreshments are served.
For more information contact Cheryl Taylor at 250-331-8524.
1947 Cook St
Victoria, B.C.
V8T 3P7
250-388-2225
Toll free: 1-866-665-6626
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Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1 p.m. -4 p.m.
Please call for an appointment.
Nanaimo Health Unit
1665 Grant Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
V9S 5K7
250-740-2615
Toll free: 1-866-770-7798
Thursdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
These clinics are for individuals at high-risk for communicable disease or are in regular, close contact with infected individuals. Talk to a physician for a referral.
355 11th St
Courtenay, B.C.
V9N 1S4
250-331-8555
Toll Free: 1-877-887-8835
