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Health Alerts

Salmonella Chester outbreak in British Columbia August 13, 2010
The BC Centre for Disease Control is asking British Columbians who may have purchased Freybe headcheese to discard it or return it to their place of purchase as it may be associated with a Salmonella outbreak.

Crow First positive test for West Nile virus in 2010 August 12, 2010
The Provincial Animal Health Centre has confirmed that a dead crow from the Central Okanagan area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first positive case of WNV in a crow ever in B.C. and the first evidence of any WNV activity in the province this year. To date, there have been no human cases or positive mosquito pools reported oridentified in the province.

Measles outbreak in BC - latest case count May 25, 2010
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is asking health-care professionals and the public to be alert for measles after several people in the Lower Mainland were recently diagnosed with the disease.

Salmonella cases continue to rise in British Columbia May 20, 2010
Over the past three years, British Columbia has seen a steady increase in cases of a particular strain of salmonella, with the vast majority of these being reported in the Lower Mainland.

Travellers to World Cup urged to make sure they are up-to-date on vaccinations May 17, 2010
BCCDC is warning British Columbians planning to attend the FIFA World Cup soccer in South Africa, to ensure that they are up to date on their immunizations prior to departure.

BCCDC's Executive Director will be awarded Order of British Columbia August 6, 2010
Fifteen British Columbians who have contributed to the province in extraordinary ways will be awarded the Order of British Columbia. Among these recipient's is the BC Centre for Disease Control's Provincial Executive Director, Dr. Robert Brunham.

Be vigilant and take precautions to avoid West Nile virus July 8, 2010
Vacation season is underway and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is reminding British Columbians to protect themselves from West Nile Virus (WNV) this summer. WNV is transmitted from birds to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.

Raw, Undercooked Shellfish Can Cause Illness June 28, 2010
As outdoor temperatures increase, so does the risk of illnesses associated with eating raw or undercooked bivalve shellfish (e.g. oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, cockles).

Increase in food-borne infections during summer months June 24, 2010
It’s barbeque season and, as with any type of cooking, it's important to exercise safe food-handling practices to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading and causing food-borne illness.

HPV vaccine workshops extended for BC health providers May 20, 2010
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is extending a series of workshops to update and inform health professionals on the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program and to further increase vaccine uptake among young women, helping them prevent cervical cancer.

Ritinder Harry
604-707-2412
ritinder.harry [at] bccdc.ca

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