Nanaimo Public Health

A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings ✅

Add these health checks to your back-to-school list:
• Eye exam – Book your child’s eye exam before kindergarten.
• Dental checkup – Help prevent cavities with regular visits.
• Routine vaccines – Keep vaccines up to date before school and in Grades 6 and 9.
• Flu shot – Everyone 6 months and older should get one every fall.

Get ready for back to school: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-library/immunizations/schedules

Want to upskill your parenting? Nanaimo Public Health offers FREE parenting skills classes - call the number in the photo to learn more and to register!

Are you pregnant and looking for childbirth education?

Whether this is your first baby or you need a refresher this class has something of value to offer you!

Join us for Prenatal Express, a 2-hour online class where we will provide you with education that will prepare you for the most exciting journey of your life!

We will explore the stages of pregnancy, the childbirth process, discussion on comfort measures as well as possible medical interventions.

Please feel free to bring your partner as well!

Learn more about having fun in the water!

What you see isn’t always safe. Check beach advisories before you swim. 🏊

To stay safe:

- Avoid swimming if the water looks murky or after heavy rain
- Don’t swallow beach water
- Stay out of the water if you have cuts or feel unwell
- Shower and wash hands after swimming

Find current advisories: islandhealth.ca/beach-safety