Health Alerts for 2008
- Health Canada releases decision on the labelling of cough and cold products for children
December 18, 2008
Health Canada is advising consumers of the outcome of its review of cough and cold medicines for children under the age of 12. Health Canada is requiring manufacturers to relabel over-the-counter cough and cold medicines that have dosing information for children to indicate that these medicines should not be used in children under six.
- Cropwell Bishop Creamery Finest Blue Stilton Cheese may contain Listeria monocytogenes
December 12, 2008
Following a national product recall, the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control is warning the public not to consume Cropwell Bishop Creamery Finest Blue Stilton Cheese bearing a Best Before date of 08/DE/12 (December 12, 2008). This product was sold nationally through Costco Wholesale stores, and may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
- BCCDC asks public to help prevent the spread of Norovirus
November 20, 2008
Outbreaks of gastroenteritis caused by Norovirus occur throughout the year, but are most common in the winter months. The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and the Provincial Infection Control Network (PICNet) are reminding the general public about simple steps they can take to help reduce the risk of spreading this illness.
- Travel related Typhoid rates increase despite available vaccine
October 28, 2008
Fraser Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control recommend that people traveling to countries where typhoid fever is common, see their physician or visit a travel medicine clinic before going abroad. With appropriate precautions, the risk of infection can be reduced significantly.
- Take caution when purchasing autumn apple treats this fall
September 29, 2008
The Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Perry Kendall and the BC Centre for Disease Control are once again reminding the public to make sure apple juice and cider are pasteurized and caution should be taken when enjoying this autumn treat.
- Raw, undercooked shellfish can cause illness
June 27, 2008
A reminder to British Columbians that warm weather brings an increased risk of illnesses associated with eating raw or undercooked bivalve shellfish (e.g. oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, and cockles).
- Measles travel advisory
April 24, 2008
In light of recent measles outbreaks in various countries, including several European countries, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has issued a travel advisory reminding travelers to get vaccinated to protect themselves from getting measles.
- Lyme Disease in BC
February 29, 2008
Recently there have been inaccurate and misleading reports on Lyme disease and the method for diagnosing this disease in B.C. This advisory provides the facts.
- TB case on Greyhound bus #1015
February 11, 2008
A public health advisory has been issued to identify passengers who traveled on Greyhound bus #1015 and were exposed to an active case of tuberculosis.
Last Updated: July 14, 2009
