Tag: Vaccine

B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

Health Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.

Measles’ spread slows in northeastern B.C.

Health Tavi Dhillon -
A lone active case of measles was reported in Northern Health’s northeastern region in the latest update on the virus.

Three active and two new, inactive, measles cases reported from northeast

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Measles activity was contained to the northeast last week, with three active cases said to come out of this pocket of the province.  

It was an infectious year for measles in northeastern B.C.

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Measles’ spread was rampant in the northeast, including the Peace region. Almost three-quarters of cases in B.C. were based in this pocket of the province.  

Spread festive joy, not measles, this Holiday season, says Northern Health

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Only one active case of measles remains in northeastern B.C., where the province's sole case was confirmed by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.

Measles exposure confirmed from cultural centre as virus explores city

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Measles is on the move in the north Peace region, with a community hub confirmed to have hosted the virus earlier this month.  

Northern B.C. sees measles case surge; vaccinations more than double

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Four active measles cases were reported in the northeast, where the number of vaccines administered by Northern Health more than doubled compared to last year.

Northeast B.C. hits 300 measles cases this year

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Despite a dip in active cases compared to last week, with only one being reported, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control’s report showed 300 total cases in the northeastern region.  

New measles cases confirmed in northeastern B.C. days after elimination status revoked

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Six additional measles cases were reported in northeastern B.C. this week, after Canada’s status on the highly contagious illness was officially downgraded since it was declared eliminated in 1998. 

Province rolls out updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for fall

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
B.C. officials say it’s time to roll up your sleeves as we enter the fall virus season.  The post Province rolls out updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for fall appeared first on AM 1150.

Measles immunizations encouraged as students return to classrooms

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Measles is continuing to circulate in northeastern B.C., and as students head back to school, their caretakers are being urged to confirm they are fully protected from the highly contagious virus.  

B.C. health officials urge parents to update children’s vaccinations ahead of school year

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer is urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines as most kids prepare prepare to return to school next week.

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