Medical health officer updates

View Oral health in the Fraser Health region: Opportunities for action, a report authored by the Chief Medical Health Officer, April 2025

Supporting recovery through Return to Work
September 28, 2020
A new Fraser Health Medical Health Officer report, Supporting Recovery Through Return to Work, looks at new ways to support people with mental health and substance use concerns in B.C.’s construction industry when they return to work.
Update two: Influenza Vaccine Program 2020-2021
September 24, 2020
Vaccine distribution is expected to start on October 13, 2020.
Influenza Vaccine Program 2020-2021
September 17, 2020
Over 130 community vaccine provider practices responded and we heard that 90% of you plan to deliver the same or more influenza vaccine this season given COVID-19.
Cluster of cases of Legionnaires’ disease in New Westminster
September 04, 2020
Fraser Health Public Health has detected a cluster of cases of Legionnaires’ disease in New Westminster. Public Health officials are investigating the source of the bacteria.
Cluster of cases of Legionnaires’ disease in New Westminster
September 04, 2020
Fraser Health Public Health has detected a cluster of cases of Legionnaires’ disease in New Westminster. Public Health officials are investigating the source of the bacteria.
Managing possible rabies exposures
July 08, 2020
As the weather warms and people engage in more outdoor activities, patients may present to physicians with concerns about rabies risk following bat or other animal exposure.