communicable dISEASE cONTROl

summary

Communicable Diseases are illnesses that are able to be transmitted from person to person, but can also be spread through animals, food, and water. Taking effective measures to prevent, manage, and treat communicable diseases helps to increase the overall wellness and health of First Nations.

Resources:

Further resources can be found through the First Nations Health Authority website

• Immunizations (Immunize BC)

• Health Link BC

• HIV (Health Link BC)

• HIV and Hep C (CATIE)

• Hep C (Health Link BC)

• Tuberculosis (PHAC)

• Measles (PHAC)

• Lyme Disease (PHAC)

• Harm Reduction

• Scabies (CDC)

• Sexual Health

  • NYSHN
    (Native Youth Sexual Health Network)

  • Youth CO

  • OFSH (Options for Sexual Health)

  • Men and Sexual Health

• LGBTQ and Health

  • Qmunity

  • Dancing to Eagle Spirit Society