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The BCCDC is reminding people to take prevention measures and seek care amid elevated levels of influenza and respiratory infectionsThe BCCDC is reminding people to take prevention measures and seek care amid elevated levels of influenza and respiratory infectionsB.C. is experiencing elevated influenza and RSV activity, similar to levels experienced before the COVID-19 pandemic. http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2023/prevention-and-seek-care-respiratory-infections2023-12-29T08:00:00Z
B.C. experiencing higher levels of invasive group A streptococcal infections in childrenB.C. experiencing higher levels of invasive group A streptococcal infections in childrenBritish Columbia experiencing higher levels of invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2023/invasive-group-a-streptococcal-infections2023-12-22T08:00:00Z
BCCDC data dashboards help navigate respiratory illness season<img alt="Four public health professionals stand smiling side by side" src="/PublishingImages/Lists/Highlights/AllItems/public%20health%20lab%20team.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />BCCDC data dashboards help navigate respiratory illness seasonhttp://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2023/respiratory-data-tool2023-12-14T08:00:00Z
Discard recalled fruit products linked to Salmonella infections<img alt="Two slices of cantaloupe sit next to a whole cantaloupe" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Cantaloupe.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Discard recalled fruit products linked to Salmonella infectionsPeople living in B.C. asked to discard recalled produce due to Salmonella risk.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2023/cantaloupes-linked-to-salmonella2023-12-01T08:00:00Z
Passenger with measles travelled through Vancouver International Airport on November 23Passenger with measles travelled through Vancouver International Airport on November 23Travellers are being alerted about a potential exposure to measles on flights and at Vancouver International Airport on November 23.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2023/measles-vancouver-international-airport-november-232023-11-29T08:00:00Z
B.C. landmarks join global campaign to highlight risk of antimicrobial resistance<img alt="" src="/About-Site/PublishingImages/GettyImages-458136055.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />B.C. landmarks join global campaign to highlight risk of antimicrobial resistanceBC Place, Science World, the BC Legislature and the Bastion in Nanaimo will be bathed in blue this week to raise awareness for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its health risks. http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2023/campaign-antimicrobial-resistance2023-11-20T08:00:00Z
Radon in homes can increase risk of lung cancer<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Radon%20Action%20Month.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Radon in homes can increase risk of lung cancerNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness and Radon Action Month. Learn about one of the leading causes of lung cancer in B.C. and how to test for it in your home.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2023/radon-lung-cancer2023-11-16T08:00:00Z
A beacon of change in the health-care system<img alt="Anti-Racism Working Group, BC Centre for Disease Control" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/arwg-bccdc-phsa-plus-external.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A beacon of change in the health-care systemThe Anti-Racism Working Group at the BC Centre for Disease Control exemplifies transformation and innovation. Their collaborative efforts and commitment to reconciliation and equity has earned them a PHSA+ Award in the Cultural Safety category.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2023/anti-racism-working-group-2023-phsa-plus-recipient2023-10-20T07:00:00Z
Going above and beyond to address barriers in health care<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/sti-education-team-phsa-plus-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Going above and beyond to address barriers in health careThe Sexually Transmitted Infections Education team at the BC Centre for Disease Control won a PHSA+ Award for their work on helping British Columbians gain access to safe and equitable treatment options for syphilis.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2023/sti-education-team-2023-phsa-plus-recipient2023-09-22T07:00:00Z
Reframing the way we think of and care for people who use substances<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/International%20Overdose%20Awareness%20Day-BCCDC.png?RenditionID=3" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Reframing the way we think of and care for people who use substancesAugust 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day and this year’s theme is: Recognizing people who go unseen.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2023/reframing-care-for-people-who-use-substances2023-08-29T07:00:00Z


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