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Water Quality Issue in the Greater Vancouver Regional District
In light of the water turbidity issue in the Greater Vancouver Area, a "boil water advisory" has been issued.
November 17, 2006 More
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Avian Influenza Update
Since the last update in mid-June, the WHO confirmed 16 cases (7 retrospectively confirmed) of human infection with H5N1, of which 11 were fatal: 2 in Egypt, 12 in Indonesia, 1 in Thailand and 1 in Iraq. Since November 2003, there have been a total of 257 WHO laboratory confirmed human cases and 141 deaths (case fatality of 55%) in 10 countries: Dijbouti, Egypt, China, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Iraq, Thailand, Turkey and Viet Nam.
November 2, 2006 More
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Stay Healthy – Make Sure Apple Juice and Cider are Pasteurized
Vancouver, BC – Unpasteurized apple juice and cider can become infected with harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. The Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Perry Kendall and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) are reminding the public to make sure apple juice and cider are pasteurized.
October 25, 2006 More
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Update on Delivery of Influenza Vaccine for the 2006 Season
Flu vaccine manufacturers have reported problems growing one of the strains recommended for this season’s flu shot. As a result, the vaccine should be available to the provinces and territories at the end of October or beginning of November.
August 25, 2006 More
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Product Advisory Throw out “ReNu with MoistureLoc®” contact lens solution Bausch & Lomb product not sold in Canada
The BC Centre for Disease Control is advising contact lens users and caregivers of children who use contact lenses to check their medicine cabinets for a specific type of contact lens cleaner that is not sold in Canada but which they may have acquired while outside the country.
August 18, 2006 More
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The Gathering Tree Celebrates One Year, Its Message More Urgent Than Ever
Vancouver, BC – Each day in Canada, one more Aboriginal person will find out that they have been infected with HIV. And when they do, many will be rejected by their families and friends.
November 20, 2006 More
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NCCEH - Needs, Gaps and Opportunities Assessment Report
Needs, Gaps and Opportunities Assessment Report for the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health.
November 2, 2006 More
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2006 FLU SHOT CLINICS WILL START ON NOV. 6
VICTORIA – Eligible British Columbians can get their annual flu shot through public health clinics and doctors’ offices across B.C. starting Nov. 6, 2006.
September 26, 2006 More
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Preschool Chickenpox Vaccine
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) in conjunction with the province’s five Health Authorities announced today that they are launching a campaign to encourage parents to immunize their children against chickenpox (varicella).
To listen to the Podcast on the merits of receiving a vaccine against chickenpox by Dr. Monika Naus, please click here
September 25, 2006 More
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National Collaborating Centre - Environmental Health
Secondments and Practica opportunities offered by the National Collaborating Centre - Environmental Health (NCCEH).
August 18, 2006 More
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Pandemic Influenza DVD Order Form
"Pandemic Influenza : Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best" DVD is now available at the BCCDC.
June 28, 2006 More
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BC Health Services Delivery Areas Contact List
In response to the many public requests received to provide convenient access to a contact list for BC's Health Services Delivery Areas, the BCCDC has provided the following list which it will be updating periodically.
HSDA offices, addresses and phone numbers
December 15, 2004 More
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