Statistics and Reports

• 2011 BC West Nile Virus Surveillance Program Report   December 16, 2011 [PDF, 2 MB]
  This is the annual report which summarizes the BC WNV program. It contains information on human, corvid, and mosquito surveillance results, as well as communications that occurred in the 2011 season.
  

• Cryptococcus distribution map   July 21, 2011 [PDF, 256 KB]
  BC human and animal Cryptococcus cases distribution map
  

• Environmental Sampling Map   July 21, 2011 [PDF, 266 KB]
  Environmental Sampling for Cryptococcus gattii in BC from 2001-2010
  

• 2010 Antimicrobial Resistance Trends in BC   June 23, 2011 [PDF, 3 MB]
  The 2010 update to the BC Antimicrobial Resistance Trends report.
  

• BCCDC EHSSS Site Report 2000 -2010   May 9, 2011 [PPT, 621 KB]
  A powerpoint presentation on BCCDC Enhanced Hepatitis Strain Surveillance System (EHSSS) Site Report 2000 -2010
  

• Immunization coverage rates for children under 2   February 7, 2011 [PDF, 120 KB]
  The most recent information about immunization coverage rates for children under 2 in British Columbia.
  

• BC Influenza Surveillance Reports   February 1, 2011 [HTML]
  Current and archived influenza surveillance reports (bulletins) for BC, issued by BCCDC.
  

• 2010 BC West Nile Virus Surveillance Program Report   January 4, 2011 [PDF, 2 MB]
  This is the annual report which summarizes the BC WNV program. It contains information on human, corvid, and mosquito surveillance results, as well as communications and research that occured in the 2010 season.
  

• TB Annual Report 2008   October 26, 2010 [PDF, 4 MB]
  This is the TB Annual Report for the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008
  

• Immunization in British Columbia 2008 Report (colour)   October 25, 2010 [PDF, 3 MB]
  The Immunization in British Columbia 2008 Report in colour.
  

• Impact and Use of Point of Care HIV Testing (Updated 2010)   October 23, 2010 [PDF, 263 KB]
  This evidence paper reviews the evidence regarding use and impact of Point of Care (POC) HIV tests in order to determine the best use of this technology in BC.  Updated October 2010.
  

• Antibiotic Utilization Report   May 28, 2010 [HTML]
  This page has links to all the sections of the Antibiotic Utilization Report
  

• BCCDC EHSSS Site Report 2000 -2009   February 28, 2010 [PPT, 851 KB]
  A powerpoint presentation on BCCDC Enhanced Hepatitis Strain Surveillance System (EHSSS) Site Report 2000 -2009
  

• 2009 BC West Nile Virus Surveillance Program Report   December 17, 2009 [PDF, 2 MB]
  This is the annual report which summarizes the BC WNV program. It contains information on human, corvid and mosquito surveillance results, as well as communications and research highlights for the 2009 season.
  

• Sensitivity of the INSTI HIV-1 Antibody Point-of-Care Test for detection of acute HIV infection   September 29, 2009 [PDF, 170 KB]
  This report describes a study in which the performance of the INSTI HIV-1 antibody test in detecting acute HIV infections was assessed in comparison to the current standard HIV test protocol in the PHSA Laboratories.
  

• 2008 BC West Nile Virus Surveillance Program Report   August 12, 2009 [PDF, 2 MB]
  This is the annual report which summarizes the BC WNV program. It contains information on human, corvid and mosquito surveillance results, as well as communications and research highlights for the 2008 season.
  

• Investigation of adverse events after intra-vitreal injection of Avastin   July 28, 2009 [PDF, 69 KB]
  A cluster of adverse events, namely sterile endophthalmitis /Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) was associated with the intra-vitreal injection of a specific packaging lot of bevacizumab (Avastin™) administered for the treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
  

• 2007 BC West Nile Virus Surveillance Program Report   July 1, 2009 [PDF, 3 MB]
  This is the annual report which summarizes the BC WNV program. It contains information on human, corvid and mosquito surveillance results, as well as communications and research highlights for the 2007 season.
  

• HIV/AIDS Update Reports:  1998 - 2009   June 15, 2009 [HTML]
  Annual updates on HIV and AIDS in British Columbia, published by the Division of STI/HIV Prevention and Control.  This report contains graphs and summary tables of HIV and AIDS numbers by gender, age, risk, ethnicity and geographic distribution.
  

• STI Prevention & Control:  Annual Reports 1997 - 2010   June 15, 2009 [HTML]
  Annual & Surveillance reports for the Division of STI/HIV Prevention and Control. Contains disease statistics, clinic statistics and program updates.
  

• BC Monthly Reports of Selected Communicable Diseases   June 5, 2009 [HTML]
  This page provides a list of monthly reports for selected diseases summaried by total case counts, age/gender and HSDA breakdown.
  

• Influenza Immunization Coverage among Long Term Care Facility Residents   June 5, 2009 [PDF, 14 KB]
  Report on Influenza Immunization Coverage among Long Term Care Facility Residents for the years 1999 to 2008 in BC.
  

• Influenza Immunization Coverage among Long Term Care Facility Staff in BC   June 5, 2009 [PDF, 15 KB]
  Report on influenza immunization coverage among long term care facility staff in BC (data from 1997/98 through 2007/08 influenza seasons)
  

• Influenza Immunization Coverage among Staff of Acute Care Hospitals in BC   June 5, 2009 [PDF, 15 KB]
  Report on influenza immunization coverage among acute care hospital staff in BC (data from 2004/05 through 2007/08 influenza seasons)
  

• 2006 BC West Nile Virus Surveillance Program Report   June 1, 2009 [PDF, 7 MB]
  This is the annual report which summarizes the BC WNV program. It contains information on human, corvid and mosquito surveillance results, as well as communications and research highlights for the 2006 season. To request information that is not contained in this report please email WNVinquiry@bccdc.ca.
  

• 2005 BC West Nile Virus Surveillance Program Report   May 30, 2009 [PDF, 3 MB]
  This is the annual report which summarizes the BC WNV program. It contains information on human, corvid and mosquito surveillance results, as well as communications and research highlights for the 2005 season. To request information that is not contained in this report please email WNVinquiry@bccdc.ca.
  

• 2004 BC West Nile Virus Surveillance Program Report   May 28, 2009 [PDF, 3 MB]
  This is the annual report which summarizes the BC WNV program. It contains information on human, corvid and mosquito surveillance results, as well as communications and research highlights for the 2004 season. To request information that is not contained in this report please email WNVinquiry@bccdc.ca.
  

• BC Annual Summary of Reportable Diseases   May 26, 2009 [HTML]
  BCCDC Annual Report page. Reports contain listings of reportable diseases in BC.  Contains disease statistics, trends, age, gender, and health service delivery area breakdown.
  

• 1999  Lab Services Annual Report Appendix   May 20, 2009 [PDF, 471 KB]
  1999  Lab Services Annual Report Appendix
  

• Immunization coverage rates for grade 6 students   May 8, 2009 [PDF, 14 KB]
  The most up-to-date information on immunization coverage rates in grade 6 students.
  

• Immunization coverage rates for grade 9 students   May 8, 2009 [PDF, 13 KB]
  The most up-to-date information on immunization coverage in grade 9 students.
  

• Immunization coverage rates for Kindergarten students   May 8, 2009 [PDF, 16 KB]
  A summary of the most up-to-date information about immunization coverage in Kindergarten students.
  

• Immunization coverage rates for the first dose of the HPV vaccine   May 8, 2009 [PDF, 0 KB]
  The most up-to-date information about the immunization coverage rates for the first dose of the HPV vaccine.
  

• Immunization in British Columbia 2006-2007 Report (colour)   March 31, 2009 [PDF, 3 MB]
  The Immunization in British Columbia 2006-2007 Report in colour.
  

• Immunization in British Columbia, 2006-2007 (black and white)   March 31, 2009 [PDF, 2 MB]
  The Immunization in British Columbia 2006-2007 Report in black and white.
  

• Trends in HIV Positive Immigrants to BC: 2000 - 2007   December 31, 2008 [PDF, 151 KB]
  This report describes trends in HIV positive individuals immigrating to BC, characterizes these trends according to immigration from HIV endemic countries, and examines the timeliness of reporting by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
  

• Trends in Herpes Simplex Virus in BC: 1992 - 2006   June 19, 2008 [PDF, 364 KB]
  This report provides a provincial and regional summary of recent trends in herpes simplex virus infections (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and related medical services in BC through analysis of existing laboratory and health care utilization datasets.  The focus is on genital herpes and neonatal herpes cases from 1992 - 2006.
  

• Hepatitis A Update for Public Health Staff   January 13, 2008 [PDF, 146 KB]
  A report on Hepatitis A in BC.
  

• Canadian Community Health Survey: Influenza immunization in 12 to 64 year olds with high risk medical conditions   October 30, 2006 [PDF, 17 KB]
  Report on influenza immunization rates in 12 to 64 year olds for whom vaccination is recommended due to high risk medical conditions. Contains data for BC from 2003 & 2005, extracted from the Canadian Community Health Survey.
  

• Canadian Community Health Survey: Influenza immunization in the community-based population aged 65 years and over   October 30, 2006 [PDF, 99 KB]
  Influenza immunization rates in the community-based population aged 65 years and over in BC (data from 2003 & 2005). Data extracted from the Canadian Community Health Survey.
  

• Review of Staged Implementation of Hepatitis Projects   June 4, 2004 [PDF, 318 KB]
  A Report on the Staged Implementation of the Hepatitis Projects
  

• Lab Services 2003 Annual Report   December 31, 2003 [PDF, 3 MB]
  Lab Services 2003 Annual Report
  

• STI/HIV Prevention and Control: Annual Report 2003   December 31, 2003 [PDF, 5 MB]
  Annual report for the Division of STI/HIV Prevention and Control. Contains disease statistics, clinic statistics and program updates. 
  

Publications

• Clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of Cryptococcus gattii cases: Lessons learned from British Columbia   September 7, 2011 [HTML]
  2009 Cryptococcus gattii research study focusing on British Columbia.
  

• Cryptococcus gattii Infections on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: Emergence of a Tropical Fungus in a Temperate Environment 2008   September 7, 2011 [PDF, 0 KB]
  2008 research publication about the emergence of Cryptococcus gatti in BC.
  

• Ecological Niche Modeling of Cryptococcus gattii in British Columbia, Canada   September 7, 2011 [HTML]
  2010 study on Cryptococcus modeling in BC.
  

• Epidemiology of Cryptococcus gattii in British Columbia, Canada, 1999-2007   September 7, 2011 [HTML]
  2010 study on the epidemiology of Cryptococcus in BC.
  

• Spread of Cryptococcus gattii into the Pacific Northwest Region of the United States   September 7, 2011 [HTML]
  2009 research publication on the spread of cryptococcus gattii in the Pacific Northwest.
  

• A rare genotype of Cryptococcus gattii caused the cryptococcosis outbreak on Vancouver Island (British Columbia, Canada)   August 22, 2011 [HTML]
  Information for epidemiologists and researchers.
  

• Lyme disease in British Columbia: Are we really missing an epidemic?   August 22, 2011 [PDF, 0 KB]
  Results from surveillance and research on Lyme disease suggest there is a real but low risk of contracting this tick-borne illness in BC.
  

• Multispecies outbreak of cryptococcosis on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia   August 22, 2011 [PDF, 0 KB]
  Information for researchers
  

• Risk Factors for Cryptococcus gattii infections in British Columbia, Canada   August 22, 2011 [HTML]
  A guide for clinicians.
  

• Spread of Cryptococcus gattii in British Columbia, Canada and its detection in the Pacific Northwest, USA   August 22, 2011 [HTML]
  Proceedings of the National Academy of Science USA
  

• Using Tourism Data to Define Specific Risk Areas for Cryptococcus gattii on Vancouver Island, Canada   August 22, 2011 [HTML]
  Information for researchers.
  

• Descriptive Epidemiology of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus and Other Vibrio Species Infections in British Columbia: 2001-2006   July 5, 2011 [HTML]
  A 2007 Canada Communicable Disease Report publication.
  

• West Nile Virus Finally Debuts in British Columbia 10 Years After Its Introduction to North America   May 7, 2011 [HTML]
  Morshed M, Tang P, Petric M, Krajden M, Roth D, Henry B, Isaac-Renton J; the BCCDC West Nile Virus Team
  

• West Nile virus range expansion into British Columbia   May 6, 2011 [HTML]
  Roth D, Henry B, Mak S, Fraser M, Taylor M, Li M, Cooper K, Furnell A, Wong Q, Morshed M; Members of the British Columbia West Nile Virus Surveillance Team.
  

• Use of geographic information systems to assess the feasibility of ground- and aerial-based adulticiding for West Nile virus control in British Columbia, Canada.   May 5, 2011 [HTML]
  Mak S, Buller M, Furnell A, MacDougall L, Henry B.
  

• A bird's eye view: using geographic analysis to evaluate the representativeness of corvid indicators for West Nile virus surveillance   May 4, 2011 [HTML]
  David ST, Mak S, MacDougall L, Fyfe M.
  

• Predicting outbreaks: a spatial risk assessment of West Nile virus in British Columbia.   May 3, 2011 [HTML]
  Tachiiri K, Klinkenberg B, Mak S, Kazmi J.
  

• Protective behavior survey, West Nile virus, British Columbia.   May 2, 2011 [HTML]
  Aquino M, Fyfe M, MacDougall L, Remple V.
  

• Use of an internal positive control in a multiplex reverse transcription-PCR to detect West Nile virus RNA in mosquito pools.   May 1, 2011 [HTML]
  Eisler DL, McNabb A, Jorgensen DR, Isaac-Renton JL.
  

• Influenza Vaccination and Intention to Receive the Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Vaccine among Healthcare Workers of British Columbia   April 27, 2011 [HTML]
  A study to assess healthcare workers’ attitudes and concerns regarding seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines in order to improve vaccination campaign communications.
  

• HCV Co Infection in HIV Positive Populations in British Columbia, Canada   April 29, 2010 [PDF, 301 KB]
  This study used a population based sample of HIV and HCV tested individuals to determine the prevalence of HIV/HCV co-infections, the sequence of virus diagnoses, and demographic and associated risk factors
  

• Low uptake of treatment for hepatitis C virus infection in a large community-based study of inner city residents   June 1, 2009 [PDF, 60 KB]
  A community based study evaluating factors associated with HCV and treatment uptake
  

• Sustained Responders Have Better Quality of Life and Productivity Compared With Treatment Failures Long After Antiviral Therapy for Hepatitis C   March 14, 2009 [PDF, 156 KB]
  A comparison of the health status of patients with a SRV with that of patients with treatment failures 
  

• Retreatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C   March 11, 2009 [PDF, 385 KB]
  Retreatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C who have relapsed or not responded to a first course 
  

• Partnership and Population Outcome Relationships in Four Nurse Led Hepatitis C Integrated Prevention and Care Projects   March 10, 2009 [PDF, 3 MB]
  A Thesis Submitted by Gail Butt to the School of Graduate Studies
  

• Hepatitis C and HIV prevalence among youth in custody in British Columbia   March 1, 2009 [PDF, 97 KB]
  Hepatitis C and HIV Prevalence Using Oral Mucosal Transudate, and Reported Drug Use and Sexual Behaviours of Youth in Custody in British Columbia
  

• Hepatitis B Immunization Strategies - Timing is Everything   January 20, 2009 [PDF, 267 KB]
  A review of the evidence for long-term effectiveness of vaccination programs for infants and adolescents. and adolescents. 
  

• Does cirrhosis affect quality of life in hepatitis C virus-infected patients?   January 1, 2009 [PDF, 146 KB]
  A study on cirrhosis and quality of life in hepatitis C infected patients
  

• Harm Reduction Product Distribution in BC   November 30, 2008 [PDF, 103 KB]
  The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) tracks the distribution of all harm reduction products subsidized by the BC government, including needles and syringes, sterile water vials, alcohol swabs, condoms, and lubricant. This study measures the distribution of harm reduction products in BC, identifies regional variation in distribution, and estimates the supply/demand ratio for needle and syringe units
  

• Variability of hepatitis B testing in British Columbian end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients   November 1, 2008 [PDF, 528 KB]
  Variability of Hepatitis B Testing in British Columbian End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Patients: The Case to Focus on Implementation of Guidelines 
  

• Outcomes of peginterferon alpha-2a and ribavirin hepatitis C therapy in Aboriginal Canadians   August 1, 2008 [PDF, 313 KB]
  Outcomes of peginterferon alpha-2a and ribavirin hepatitis C therapy in Aboriginal Canadians 
  

• Genotype D amongst injection drug users with acute hepatitis B virus infection in British Columbia   July 1, 2008 [PDF, 254 KB]
  Genotype D amongst injection drug users with acute hepatitis B virus infection in British Columbia
  

• Protecting the next generation: What is the role of the duration of human papillomavirus vaccine-related immunity?   June 15, 2008 [PDF, 527 KB]
  Protecting the next generation: What is the role of the duration of human papillomavirus vaccine-related immunity? Published as a Major Article in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
  

• Interprofessional partnerships in chronic illness care   May 1, 2008 [PDF, 817 KB]
  Interprofessional partnerships in chronic illness care: a conceptual model for measuring partnership effectiveness
  

• Disparities in treatment patterns for people with hepatitis C   April 1, 2008 [PDF, 421 KB]
  Publicly funded, pegylated interferon-alpha treatment in BC: Disparities in treatment patterns for people with hepatitis C 
  

• Hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination responses in persons with chronic hepatitis C infections: A review of the evidence and current recommendations   March 1, 2008 [PDF, 172 KB]
  A review of HAV and HBV vaccine responses reported in the literature when administered to individuals with chronic HCV infections.
  

• Living with the Stigma of Hepatitis C   March 1, 2008 [PDF, 83 KB]
  A study to identify and describe how people lived with chronic hepatitis C and made self-care decisions.
  

• Stigma in the context of hepatitis C: concept analysis   February 21, 2008 [PDF, 91 KB]
  A report of a concept analysis of stigma in the context of hepatitis C.
  

• Capacity enhancement of hepatitis C treatment through integrated, community-based care   January 1, 2008 [PDF, 584 KB]
  Capacity enhancement of hepatitis C virus treatment through integrated, community-based care
  

• Exploring differences in response to treatment in chronic hepatitis C   January 1, 2008 [PDF, 124 KB]
  Exploring differences in response to treatment with peginterferon alpha 2a (40kD) and ribavirin in chronic hepatitis C between genotypes 2 and 3
  

• Parental intention to have daughters receive the human papillomavirus vaccine   December 4, 2007 [PDF, 334 KB]
  Parental intention to have daughters receive the human papillomavirus vaccine. Published as a Research Article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
  

• The burden of varicella and zoster in British Columbia 1994-2003: Baseline assessment prior to universal vaccination   November 1, 2007 [HTML]
  Edgar B.L., Galanis E., Kay C., Skowronski D., Naus M., Patrick D. (2007). The burden of varicella and zoster in British Columbia 1994-2003: Baseline assessment prior to universal vaccination. Canada Communicable Disease Report, 33 (12), 1-15.
  

• Feasibility of self-collection of specimens for human papillomavirus testing in hard-to-reach women   August 28, 2007 [PDF, 438 KB]
  Feasibility of self-collection of specimens for human papillomavirus testing in hard-to-reach women. Published as a Research Letter in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
  

• Factors associated with spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C virus among illicit drug users   July 1, 2007 [PDF, 392 KB]
  Factors associated with spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C virus among illicit drug users
  

• Monitoring of Hepatitis C Virus in Chronic Infection by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization   March 1, 2007 [PDF, 282 KB]
  Monitoring of Hepatitis C Virus in Chronic Infection by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization
  

• Hepatitis C virus and risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma   January 1, 2007 [PDF, 74 KB]
  Hepatitis C virus and risk of non-Hodgkin lymphomain British Columbia, Canada