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Dengue fever is on the rise in Europe. Should Canadian travellers worry?The European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention pointed to the Asian tiger mosquito, setting up shop in at least 13 European countries, as the likely cause of the spread.CanadaJun 13
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Poverty the key factor in B.C. heat dome deaths: StudyA study of B.C.'s deadly 2021 heat dome says the risk factor most strongly associated with dying during the event was whether that person was receiving income assistance.HealthJul 25
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Strict new rules coming for Canadian dogs crossing border into U.S.Starting on Aug. 1, the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will have new strict rules for any dog crossing from Canada into the United States.CanadaJun 14
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West Nile virus is a summer reality in Canada. How to stay safeAs summer heats up in Canada, the mosquito population is on the rise, bringing with it an increased risk of West Nile virus, a potentially deadly disease.HealthJul 23
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Scientific adviser appointed as B.C. sees rise in overdose-related brain injuriesB.C. announced the appointment of a chief scientific adviser to address a "growing population" of people who survived an overdose but were left with life-altering brain injuries.HealthJun 5
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COVID-19, Ebola, bird flu: What to know about zoonotic diseasesCOVID-19 and H5N1 bird flu are both zoonotic, meaning they jumped from animals to humans. How did that happen and how can they infect humans?CanadaJun 15
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Infectious disease risks spread north as temperatures warmCases of Lyme disease have now increased more than 1,000 per cent in a decade as the warming climate pushes the boundaries of a range of pathogens and risk factors northward.CanadaMay 26
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Rabies in Canada: A look at the disease risk amidst new U.S. dog regulationRecent U.S. regulations on dog entry due to rabies concerns highlight the ongoing threat of the disease, which remains a serious issue in Canada despite a decline in cases.HealthJul 18
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Requirements simplified for bringing dogs into U.S. from rabies-free, low-risk countriesDogs that have spent the prior six months only in dog rabies-free or low-risk rabies countries will now be able to enter with an import form online submission receipt.CanadaJul 22
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Using sunscreen this long weekend? Several lots recalled in CanadaHealth Canada has issued a recall for nine lots of Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation because they may have fungal contamination.HealthJun 28
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Changes coming to better inform people about wildfire smoke hazards. What to knowEnvironment Canada hopes several changes being made this year will improve how air quality-related health risks are communicated and understood by the public.CanadaMay 20
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Travelling for the Paris Olympics? Here’s what health precautions to takeHealth officials and experts are urging vigilance and warning about potential disease risks for those attending the 2024 Paris Olympics.HealthJul 22
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‘I’m so happy to be here’: Winnipeg man’s experience with necrotizing fasciitisKyle Lemke had necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating disease that Manitoba Public Health says is fatal in 20-30 per cent of cases. It can spread up to 3 cm per hour.HealthJun 28
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Bird flu outbreak expands in U.S. after 4th farm worker tests positiveThe worker had direct contact with infected dairy cows on a northeast Colorado farm, state and federal health officials said. The man developed pink eye, or conjunctivitis.HealthJul 4
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What is required to bring a dog into the U.S. from Canada starting Aug. 1New strict border rules for dogs come into effect on Aug. 1, 2024 and may mean owners will have to leave their canine companion at home before crossing into the U.S.CanadaJul 15
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‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ disease spreads in Japan, killing some in 2 daysClose to 1,000 cases of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, have been reported in Japan in 2024, and doctors warn symptoms can be fatal within 48 hours.HealthJun 17
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New rules for bringing dogs into U.S. could affect thousands, Canadian truckers sayThe federal health minister said on Wednesday that he was blindsided by new rules imposed by the U.S. about bringing dogs across the border.CanadaJul 17
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Canada ‘blindsided’ by new U.S. border rules on dogs, Holland saysAs Canadians prepare for new strict border rules for dogs coming into effect on Aug. 1, Holland slammed the regulations stating that the rules are "poorly through out."CanadaJul 17
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Cool temperatures, excess moisture delay crop growth in Saskatchewan: crop reportIn the recent crop report, some producers have reported that cooler temperatures and excess moisture have delayed crop growth in Saskatchewan.EnvironmentJun 20
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Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the weekFrom B.C. athletes at the Paris Summer Olympics to the end of B.C.'s COVID-19 public health emergency, here are some good news we wanted to share this week.Lifestyle8 hours