Centre for Disease Control
U.S. health officials not ready to blame illnesses on street-bought vaping devices
The agency is recommending that people refrain from the use of any electronic cigarette or vaping device until there is more conclusive evidence of a cause, she said in an interview. Continue reading
Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health organizations to combat misinformation
Social media sites have been trying to combat the spread of misinformation about vaccines. Pinterest previously tried blocking all searches for vaccines with mixed results. Continue reading
Toxic death cap mushroom spotted in Vancouver, health officials confirm
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The deadly poisonous mushroom was linked to the death of a three-year-old boy in Victoria in 2016. Continue reading
Spread of ‘death cap,’ world’s deadliest mushroom, prompts new B.C. safety campaign
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Death cap mushrooms are not native to B.C., but are increasingly turning up in Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. Continue reading
Mild start to B.C. flu season, but officials still recommend vaccine
The BCCDC says by this time last year, there were already five to 10 times as many reported flu cases. Continue reading
Most cruise ship passengers, crew with suspected Norovirus are recovered: company
Seven passengers have been asked to stay in their cabins, out of 1,434 passengers and crew on board the Balmoral. Continue reading
CDC probes possible anthrax exposure in U.S. lab
CDC officials say the risk of infection seems very low, but that about 75 staff members were being monitored or given antibiotics as a precaution. Continue reading
West Virginia residents wary of drinking water after chemical spill
Following the chemical spill, some experts say residents’ caution is justified given the lack of knowledge about the chemical known as MCHM. Continue reading