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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said bird flu risk to the public remains low, but it has asked state public health officials to be prepared to respond. The agency also sked for plans to quickly test and provide treatment to potentially impacted farm workers. Katherine Ward has this story and more...

Influenza cases are continuing to rise in B.C., with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control confirming a third child has died from complications from the virus. The centre says all three fatalities were individuals under the age of 10. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Jan. 5, 2024.

The BC Centre for Disease control is issuing a warning after two B.C. children under the age of 10 died from flu-related complications. Global News Morning speaks with Dr. Brian Conway of the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre about what we know about this season’s flu virus, and the best way to protect yourself.

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is warning of a rise in respiratory illnesses after the deaths of two children. Early findings indicate the children experienced secondary bacterial infections which can cause complications with influenza.

B.C. is seeing a rise in streptococcal infections, prompting a warning from the BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Children’s Hospital. There have been twice as many infections in people under the age of 20 this year compared to last year.

Dr. David Patrick from the BC Centre for Disease Control discusses the dangers of antibiotic overuse.

There is concern over a series of videos posted on YouTube by the BC Centre for Disease Control on how to safely use illicit drugs. Paul Johnson reports.

There is controversy and debate over a series of how-to guide videos made by the BC Centre for Disease Control to safely use some illicit drugs. Landlords demand more power to deal with problem tenants, with thousands signing a petition for better protection. And B.C. Swifties rejoice after Taylor Swift announces three Vancouver concert dates...

The BC Centre for Disease Control’s latest monthly COVID-19 update says multiple indicators of the virus have gone up in the past month. Reported cases tripled from the week of August 6 to the week of August 27.

Another heat wave is upon us, and health officials are warning for people to be vigilant for heat-related illness. Sarah Henderson from the BC Centre for Disease Control talks about some of the warning signs.

The BC Centre for Disease Control says this province is experiencing a spike in cyclospora infections. And as Julie Nolin reports, it’s warning people to be careful when travelling and at home in their kitchen.

Leprosy may be becoming endemic in Florida as the number of cases is on the rise, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Canadians travelling to Florida are being warned to be mindful of the transmission risk.

With heat warnings in effect, there are dangers associated to the hotter-than-average temperatures – especially if you don’t have air conditioning. Dr. Sarah Henderson, scientific director of Environmental Health Services at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, has some tips on how you can stay cool and safe.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued a public health warning about the spread of malaria for the first time in two decades, with locally transmitted cases reported in Florida and Texas. Jackson Proskow explains why experts are blaming scorching temperatures for the outbreaks, and what doctors are being urged to do.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will soon join other world leaders in Lithuania for the high-stakes NATO summit. How Arctic security will be high on the agenda for not only Canada; why Sweden won’t be at the summit; and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu’s ominous message to NATO members. Israeli forces have raided a refugee camp...

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is warning the cost of nutritious food is growing increasingly out of reach for many families and people of fixed incomes. Jennifer Palma reports.

Wildfire season has come early and it’s left some communities sitting in a haze. Sarah Henderson with the BC Centre for Disease Control talks about the health effects of prolonged smoke exposure and what the rest of the summer is looking like.

Eye drops distributed by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma have been recalled, according to a recall notice by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The recall comes amid the discovery of a rare strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the eye drops that has been linked to the deaths of three people. Eight people have also reported...

Canada’s ventilator stockpile has risen to 27,000 units after a massive procurement push in the early days of the pandemic. Meanwhile, cases of a deadly fungus infection are on the rise across the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the daily joint press briefing in East Palestine. Amit Bose, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, announced new nationwide focused inspections...