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New norovirus strain found in British Columbia January 4, 2013
Norovirus season has begun early this year with the arrival of a new strain.

Various shellfish and seafood products from Port Hardy distributor unsafe to eat December 14, 2012
The BC Centre for Disease Control is warning the public not to consume various shellfish and seafood products from a private distributor in Port Hardy because of the risk of paralytic shellfish poisoning and botulism.

Outbreak of Salmonella illness related to mangoes August 27, 2012
An investigation by provincial and federal health authorities into an outbreak of illness caused by Salmonella Braenderup has led to a recall of certain Daniella brand mangoes sold between July 12 and August 14, 2012, due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

Advisory - shellfish safety July 26, 2012
The BC Centre for Disease Control is reminding the public there’s a risk of illness associated with eating raw or undercooked bivalve shellfish such as oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, and cockles.

Before travelling ensure your measles vaccination is up to date May 1, 2012
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is advising travelers destined for many parts of the world including Europe and the Summer Olympic Games in London to ensure that their measles vaccination is up to date.

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Hepatitis C patient care advanced with new info kit May 23, 2013
In recognition of hepatitis awareness month, a set of nine new user-friendly print and electronic hepatitis C resources is now available from the BC Centre for Disease Control to help people affected by the condition, those at-risk and community services providers.

Statement on H7N9 influenza April 5, 2013
British Columbia's provincial health officer released a statement on H7N9 influenza in China.

Drug and Poison Information Centre helps solve snake bite mystery March 25, 2013
The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre helped determine that a man had been bitten by a dangerous South American snake and locate the antivenin needed for his recovery.

Tips offered to parents and caregivers to avoid poisoning of toddlers March 15, 2013
Poison Prevention Week (March 17 – 23) highlights the problem of childhood poisonings and reminds parents and caregivers to keep poisons out of reach of children.

“When a Mother Lives” video premiere shows new solutions to prevent cervical cancer March 7, 2013
A team of doctors and researchers with an interest in global health are launching a video on innovative work being done in Uganda to prevent cervical cancer, in time for International Women’s Day, March 8.

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Last Updated: May 7, 2013