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Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says testing and contact tracing work is now underway to prevent any further spread of the avian flu. It comes after it was announced over the weekend that a B.C. teenager is being treated at BC Children’s Hospital for the H5N1 avian flu.

A teen remains in hospital, being treated for what is believed to be avian influenza. Health officials have spent the weekend trying to figure out how the patient contracted the infection, and who else may have come in contact. As Emily Lazatin reports, the news is raising red flags for people who study infectious diseases.

British Columbia’s health ministry says the first suspected human case of avian influenza has been detected in Canada. A teenager in the province has tested positive for the virus — also called bird flu — which can be fatal. There have been several cases detected in animals, but this is the first time it has...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says active outbreaks of Avian flu have been detected at six commercial poultry farms in the Fraser Valley since October 21. This includes three farms in Abbotsford and three in Chilliwack.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says avian influenza has been detected in three commercial poultry flocks in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland this month. These are the first cases detected in commercial flocks in Canada since April. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 23, 2024.

Doctors warn Canadians should see Australia’s worst ever influenza season as a cautionary tale, as our country also sees reduced vaccination uptake. Plus, sick children get a special Christmas surprise, courtesy Make-A-Wish Canada. Sarah Ryan reports.

Last week B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer shared that a teenager in the Fraser Health region had tested positive for avian influenza. It is the first case of a human contracting bird flu in Canada. Why did global measles cases skyrocketed in 2023? Here to discuss further Global BC Medical Contributor Dr. Birinder Narang.

B.C’s top doctor says the teen in hospital with a presumed case of H5N1 avian influenza is in critical condition, while health officials are conducting an investigation and contact tracing. Travis Prasad reports.

The first presumed human case of H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu has been detected in B.C. The case is also the first in Canada. Joining us with more on how the industry is dealing with this situation is Shawn Hall with the BC Poultry Association.

BC Children’s Hospital says it is taking normal control measures for respiratory infections as a teen is treated for H5 avian influenza at the facility. The hospital remains open for patients and their families. Mediated talks have broken down in the labour dispute pitting port foremen against maritime employers. Tenants in a Vancouver building fear...

A teen has become the first person in Canada to acquire H5 avian influenza in the country. The teen is being treated at BC Children’s Hospital. Mediated talks have restarted in the labour dispute pitting port foremen against maritime employers. The talks are expected to continue through the long weekend. Volunteers brave rainy weather to...

High-profile Canadian political figures and Indigenous leaders gathered in Winnipeg on Sunday to pay respects to the late Murray Sinclair at his public memorial service. Plus, British Columbia’s health ministry says the first suspected human case of avian influenza has been detected in Canada. And finally, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he and U.S....

NSNU president Janet Hazelton stops by to talk about the importance of getting a flu shot, especially those at a high risk of developing influenza-related complications and those who care for them.

London Drugs pharmacist Penny Lehoux discusses the latest vaccines for COVID-19 and influenza and when people will be eligible to get them.

Albertans can now book appointments to get their influenza, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines. Appointments will be available beginning on Oct. 15 for flu and COVID vaccines, and Oct. 21 for RSV vaccines. Kendra Slugoski has the details.

Health officials in Canada are changing plans for the annual flu vaccine after new research found a strain of seasonal influenza has completely vanished across the globe. Officials say the B-Yamagata influenza strain may have disappeared entirely after stringent measures were imposed during the covid-19 pandemic. Katherine Ward reports.

Both Australia and the United States are reporting their second cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in humans. Joe Scarpelli has this story and more in Health Matters for May 23, 2024.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has toughened import requirements on U.S. breeding cattle over the H5N1 bird flu virus. Import measures for cattle from the U.S. will now include negative Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) test results for lactating dairy cattle and testing of milk at the retail level to look for viral fragments...

As the birds continue to fly north, concerns are growing over the spread of dairy bird flu. Avian influenza has spread to cattle in several US states — including along the Canadian border — and even transferring to one human in Texas. As Sarah Offin reports — that has producers here in Alberta on high...

Peterborough and area public health units are reporting a drop in COVID-19 and respiratory syncytail virus (RSV) cases, but respiratory illnesses such as influenza are on the rise. Experts are urging residents to get the flu vaccine, and if they do get sick, stay home. Tricia Mason has the latest….