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    November 13th, 2019
    Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard your lung health this flu season
    “A flu vaccine offers the best defense available to protect against flu and provides protection for up to 12 months,” said Kelly Ablog-Morrant, VP of Advocacy & Partnerships for the BC Lung Ass >
    September 10th, 2019
    Thank you Trekkers for an amazing 35th annual ride!
    Every year cyclists of all fitness levels join us to ride 200 kilometres throughout BC's Fraser Valley in support of lung health. >

    Education, advocacy and support

    Air Quality & Health Workshop
    February 11, 2020: The focus of? the BC Lung Association's upcoming 17th Annual Air Quality and Health Workshop is the environmental justice of air quality in the era of citizen science.? >
    Vaping prevention toolkit
    Youth vaping has reached epidemic levels, threatening to addict a new generation of young people on nicotine. >
    Asthma action plans for kids
    Asthma action plans help patients take control of their asthma, know when to adjust their medications and decide when to seek urgent care. >

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