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Special weather statement a reminder to prepare for summer heatSpecial weather statement a reminder to prepare for summer heatThe first stretch of high temperatures can lead some people to overheat because they are not yet accustomed to warmer weather.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2025/prepare-summer-heat2025-06-06T07:00:00Z
BC residents advised to check their immunization records ahead of spring travelBC residents advised to check their immunization records ahead of spring travelWith two measles cases reported in the province in people returning from travel, public health officials are reminding people in B.C. to check that their immunizations are up to date, particularly if you plan to travel this spring.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2025/residents-advised-check-immunization-records2025-02-21T08:00:00Z
New research prepares for future threat of avian influenzaNew research prepares for future threat of avian influenzaBCCDC scientists received research funding to advance response to avian influenza.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2025/research-avian-influenza2025-02-19T08:00:00Z
2024/25 flu vaccine reduces medical visits for influenza infections by about half: Study2024/25 flu vaccine reduces medical visits for influenza infections by about half: StudyThe Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network (SPSN) published estimates of vaccine effectiveness for this year’s flu vaccine.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2025/flu-vaccine-reduces-medical-visits2025-01-31T08:00:00Z
Increase in reports of gastrointestinal illness following consumption of raw oysters from BCIncrease in reports of gastrointestinal illness following consumption of raw oysters from BCThe outbreak related to the consumption of raw oysters has now been declared over. http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2024/raw-oysters2024-12-19T08:00:00Z

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