Resources
Visit the Interior Health website for information on:
- Immunizations
- Health Counselling
- Growth Monitoring
- Developmental Assessment
Immunizations
For information on immunizations and immunization schedules for infants and school-age children, please visit the following websites.
Immunize BC
BC Routine Immunization Schedule for Infants & Children
BC Routine Immunization Schedule for School Age
Parenting
Visit the following websites for information on maternity care, parenting programs and car seat information.
Support before, during and after having a baby. Having a Baby
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program – BC Council for Families – Nobody’s Perfect is proven to produce key changes in parenting that reduces risk in families experiencing a crisis. Learn more about this proven and effective parenting program. BC Council for Families
Moms & Tots Program and Activities for Lumby and area parents, caregivers and children. This is designed for families with children ages birth to 6 years. http://whitevalley.ca/children-and-youth/
Car Seat Information – Best practice and advice with installations. Updated list of car seat recalls.
Supporting Health in Families. Referrals may be initiated to other agencies as required.
School Health
Child Health Clinics (targeting infants and children and offering immunizations and growth and development information) are offered every Tuesday at the Lumby health Unit, by appointment.
Canada Food Guide: This report sets out Health Canada’s guidelines and considerations on healthy eating. The guidelines are based on the best available scientific evidence. They promote healthy eating and overall nutritional well-being and support improvements to the Canadian food environment. https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
