Hepatitis B
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Potential hepatitis B exposure at closed private Calgary midwifery providerThe breach at the Calgary Midwives Collective was discovered by Alberta Health Services during a site inspection prompted by a public masking complaint.HealthSep 15, 2022
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Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit restarting routine immunization clinics in schoolsWith a new school year underway, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is partnering with local school boards to resume annual school-based immunization clinics.HealthSep 14, 2022
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Toronto to resume in-school vaccination clinics this SeptemberPandemic shutdowns interrupted more than the learning of Ontario's students — tens of thousands are behind on their vaccinations.HealthSep 1, 2022
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Toronto resumes school-based vaccinations for Grades 7 to 12Toronto Public Health is offering Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Meningococcal vaccines for students in Grade 7 to Grade 12.HealthMar 3, 2022
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USask researchers’ projects aim to tackle COVID-19 pandemic issuesA USask spokesperson says these projects and scientists are tackling issues in regards to COVID-19 head-on as they emerge, which is essential for the world.HealthDec 29, 2021
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Study suggests Ontario could avoid hundreds of hepatitis B infections with newborn vaccineChildren in Ontario and several other provinces don't get their hep B shot until Grade 7, but research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests earlier vaccinations could help avoid the spread of hundreds of infections.HealthOct 26, 2020
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Health officials warn 2 Calgary dental centres improperly sterilized toolsClients of two Calgary dental centres from the past decade are being advised to be tested for hepatitis B and C.CanadaSep 16, 2019
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Over 3,000 patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis at New Jersey hospitalThe New Jersey Department of Health says more than 3,000 patients at a surgery centre may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.HealthDec 25, 2018
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Increases in communicable diseases linked to meth use, NDP call for actionManitoba's NDP leader is calling for safe injection sites after acquiring a WRHA document showing a dramatic jump in blood borne diseases tied to meth use.HealthDec 11, 2018
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Calgary doctor urges healthy people to get tested for hepatitisA Calgary doctor says it could take years for those infected with the Hepatitis C virus to realize they are living with it.HealthJul 28, 2018
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