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Who We Are |
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BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority that focuses on preventing and controlling communicable disease and promoting environmental health for the province. The day to day public health work of the BCCDC is done in support of regional health authorities, the Ministry of Health and the Provincial Health Officer. Scientific and technical support is provided by a number of specialized, yet integrated, operating divisions. Learn more about us.
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Health Alerts |
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Measles Travel Advisory
In light of recent measles outbreaks in various countries, including several European countries, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has issued a travel advisory reminding travelers to get vaccinated to protect themselves from getting measles.
April 24, 2008 More
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Lyme disease in BC
Recently there have been inaccurate and misleading reports on Lyme disease and the method for diagnosing this disease in B.C. Here are the facts:
February 29, 2008 More
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BCCDC Asks Public to Help Prevent the Spread of Norovirus
Outbreaks of gastroenteritis caused by Norovirus occur throughout the year, but are most common in the winter months. There are simple steps the public can take to help reduce the risk of spreading this illness. The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is asking for your help.
November 28, 2007 More
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Stay Healthy – Make Sure Apple Juice and Cider are Pasteurized
October 25, 2007 Vancouver, BC – Unpasteurized apple juice and cider can become infected with harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. The Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Perry Kendall and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) are reminding the public to make sure apple juice and cider are pasteurized.
October 25, 2007 More
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Avian Influenza and Pandemic Influenza
Information on Avian Influenza and Pandemic Influenza
May 16, 2007 More
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Announcements |
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Forum on Immunizing in Schools June 5/6, 2008
A two-day forum is being held in Vancouver on Thursday and Friday, June 5 and 6, 2008. Health authority staff at all levels involved with immunization program delivery are invited to register.
May 8, 2008 More
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Combating the spread of HIV/AIDS in Aboriginal communities
It has long been known that British Columbia’s Aboriginal women face a disproportionate number of health and social challenges, and are at an increasingly high risk for contracting HIV. BCCDC has been helping combat this issue with Around the Kitchen Table, a project model which fosters traditional teaching activities by combining them with HIV/AIDS education.
May 8, 2008 More
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Interdisciplinary Viral Hepatitis Education Workshop
BC Hepatitis Services is again hosting an Interdisciplinary Viral Hepatitis Education Workshop for health and social service providers.
May 7, 2008 More
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NEW VACCINE PROGRAM TO PROTECT GIRLS AGAINST CANCER
VICTORIA, May 5, 2008 - Beginning this fall, girls in British Columbia entering
grades 6 and 9 will be eligible for a free vaccine that will prevent 70 per cent of cervical cancers, Health Minister George Abbott announced today.
May 5, 2008 More
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Screenings of Bevel Up: Drugs, Users and Outreach Nursing
After two sold-out shows, the Vancouver International Film Centre presents two encore screenings of Bevel Up: Drugs, Users and Outreach Nursing. This groundbreaking interactive teaching DVD is created by the BCCDC’s own Outreach Street Nurse Program.
May 5, 2008 More
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B.C. CELEBRATES NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS WEEK
VICTORIA, Apr 21, 2008 – National Immunization Awareness Week runs from April 21-27, 2008 and is an opportunity to focus the attention of Canadians on the importance of vaccinations for all age groups, an issue that is all the more important given the recent resurgence of diseases such as measles and mumps.
April 21, 2008 More
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Estimate of Mortality Burden of Air Pollution in Northern and Interior British Columbia, 2001-2005
An air quality report for the northern and interior BC prepared by Dr. Catherine Elliott and Dr. Ray Copes.
April 14, 2008 More
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March 24 is World TB Day
In recognition of World TB Day on March 24, the BC Centre for Disease Control would like to remind British Columbians that despite recent progress in combating tuberculosis, 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.
March 20, 2008 More
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Poison Prevention Week: March 16-22, 2008
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.
March 12, 2008 More
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Mobilizing on HIV/AIDS and STIs in Aboriginal Communities
BCCDC has designed an innovative and informative course to help equip health professionals working with Aboriginal communities with the resources needed to mobilize HIV/AIDS and sexual health programming in their communities.
February 25, 2008 More
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Smoke Free Grounds
While our buildings have been smoke-free for several years, as of March 1, 2008, BCCDC's property will become smoke-free. This means that staff, patients, and visitors will no longer be permitted to smoke on our sites.
February 18, 2008 More
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BCCDC to play key role in PREVENT
The BCCDC will co-lead the $25.5 million Pan-Provincial Vaccine Enterprise (PREVENT), one of 11 new Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research announced today by the Government of Canada.
February 15, 2008 More
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BCCDC Strategic Plan
The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control would like to convey the 2007/2008 update of our strategic plan.
December 18, 2007 More
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BC Health Services Delivery Areas Contact List
In response to the many public requests received to provide convenient access to a contact list for BC's Public Health Units, the BCCDC has provided the following list which it will be updating periodically.
HSDA offices, addresses and phone numbers
December 15, 2007 More
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Vaccine Risk/Benefit Communications Conference Webcast archive
If you would like to view an archived webcast of the Vaccine Risk/Benefit Communications Conference held this past May 18 at Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver.
October 31, 2007 More
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Point-of-Care HIV Testing & Counselling Guidelines
BCCDC has developed guidelines for the use of Point-of-Care (POC) HIV tests, and POC HIV test counselling guidelines.
May 31, 2007 More
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2006 Canadian Campylobacter Conference Proceedings
The 2006 Canadian Campylobacter Conference proceeding is available.
November 7, 2006 More
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National Collaborating Centre - Environmental Health
Secondments and Practica opportunities offered by the National Collaborating Centre - Environmental Health (NCCEH).
August 18, 2006 More
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Pandemic Influenza DVD Order Form
"Pandemic Influenza : Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best" DVD is now available at the BCCDC.
June 28, 2006 More
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