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News Archive 2010

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.

World Hepatitis Day May 19, 2010
Today is World Hepatitis Day, an opportunity for British Columbians to better understand the public health impact of hepatitis B and C on our society and the need to better prevent infections in those at-risk and treat those affected.

Protect yourself against tick-borne infections this summer May 13, 2010
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is reminding people who will be spending time in wooded areas or tall grass this summer to take sensible precautions to minimize the risk of tick-borne infections, such as Lyme disease.

Protect yourself and your family from the risk of rabies May 12, 2010
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is reminding British Columbians that warm weather brings an increased risk of contact between people and wild animals, which brings a greater risk of exposure to rabies.

New Vaccine Offered to Better Protect B.C. Kids May 5, 2010
Beginning this June, British Columbia’s routine childhood immunization program will include Prevnar 13, a vaccine that offers protection against 13 strains of pneumococcal disease, announced Healthy Living and Sport Minister Ida Chong.

Adults urged to check if they are up to date with vaccinations April 23, 2010
Vaccines are not just for kids! National Immunization Awareness Week kicks off tomorrow (April 24) and adults are being encouraged to take the time to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations

World TB Day 2010: Innovate to Accelerate Action March 24, 2010
World TB Day is March 24 and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) would like to remind British Columbians that despite recent progress in combating tuberculosis (TB), the disease remains a major global health issue, with nearly 9 million new cases and more than a million and a half deaths each year.

Mobilizing on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Aboriginal Communities March 23, 2010
In order to bring about greater sustainability and community-based solutions to the challenges HIV/AIDS presents in British Columbia’s Aboriginal communities, a four day training course will be held in Williams Lake from March 23-26.

Local events aim to increase uptake of school based HPV vaccine March 16, 2010
Public health officials in British Columbia are launching a series of events across the province to update and inform health professionals on the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program, which aims to increase uptake among young women in BC to prevent cancer of the cervix.

Poison Prevention Week 2010 March 12, 2010
Unintentional poisonings in BC are all too common, affecting more than 20,000 people each year, with half of those cases in children under 6 years of age. These alarming statistics make this year’s Poison Prevention Week (March 14th – 20th) campaign all the more important. The 2010 campaign -- Out of Reach… Out of Sight -- is aimed at creating greater community awareness and providing education to prevent poisonings, as well as offering first aid steps to take in the event of an emergency.

Genomic Surveillance of Pandemic H1N1 January 21, 2010
The BC Centre for Disease Control has launched an influenza genome sequencing project to better understand how the pandemic H1N1 flu virus has evolved in British Columbia, and may continue to evolve in the coming months.

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