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Pain medication finally recommended in U.S. for IUD use. What about Canada?Newly released guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending pain management for the insertion of an intrauterine device.HealthAug 8
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Taking your dog to the U.S.? New requirements go into effect Aug. 1B.C. residents who want to take their dogs across the border to the U.S. will have to meet additional requirements starting on Aug. 1.CanadaMay 16
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Human case of bird flu reported in Texas linked to cattle: U.S. CDCIt is the second-ever case of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza identified in a person in the United States, the last reported in Colorado in 2022.HealthApr 1
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U.S. infant mortality rate sees biggest increase in 2 decades: CDCThe CDC's report also noted larger increases for two of the leading causes of infant deaths — maternal complications and bacterial meningitis.HealthNov 1, 2023
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‘Worsening spread’ of deadly fungal infection raising alarm in U.S.'Worrisome' CDC data was released amid an outbreak of the drug-resistant fungal infection, Candida auris, in U.S. long-term care facilities.HealthMar 21, 2023
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Health Canada issues measles notice for attendees of U.S. religious gatheringAfter a CDC advisory, Health Canada says people who attended a large religious gathering in the U.S. state of Kentucky last month may have been exposed to measles.HealthMar 4, 2023
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Biden ‘fit for duty’ after physical, doctor says as 80-year-old eyes re-election"The president remains fit for duty, and fully executes all of his responsibilities without any exemptions or accommodations," White House physician Kevin O'Connor said.U.S. NewsFeb 16, 2023
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New toxic drug alert text system for Fraser Health and Interior Health areasThe new Toxic Drug and Health Alerts System is “rolling out across the province to help prevent toxic drug poisonings and overdose deaths," according to the BCCDC.HealthOct 20, 2022
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U.S. CDC panel recommends Omicron-specific boosters for most AmericansCOVID-19 boosters updated to match the newest omicron strains are about to roll out, and U.S. government advisers met Thursday to decide who should roll up their sleeves.WorldSep 1, 2022
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‘A dismal situation’: U.S. life expectancy drops for 2nd year in a rowThe estimated American lifespan has shortened by nearly three years, to 76 years, one month.WorldSep 1, 2022
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