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N.B chief medical officer of health says measles outbreak ‘officially over’
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
There were 12 confirmed cases of measles between late April and late May. Continue reading
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N.B. chief medical officer advises public on potential health risks of blue-green algae
“Algae blooms can be unpredictable so it is important that people always check the water before entering,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. Continue reading
New Brunswick confirms 2 more cases of measles in Saint John, total now at 11
Both of the cases announced on Wednesday have been linked to a previously confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School, where there were nine confirmed cases. Continue reading
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8 confirmed cases of measles in Saint John, health officials say
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health, said two of the three new cases have been linked to Kennebecasis Valley High School. Continue reading
2 new cases of measles confirmed in Saint John, bringing total to five
Both cases are linked to a previously confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School. Continue reading
New Brunswickers reminded about potential health risk of blue-green algae
The warning from New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health comes less than a week after three dogs died as a result of what is suspected to be a blue-green algae bloom. Continue reading
Opioid death toll in New Brunswick reached new high in 2017
The report says 33 of the 37 opioid-related deaths in 2016 were deemed accidental or haven’t been determined by the province’s coroner. Continue reading
New Brunswick symposium aims to stay ahead of opioid crisis
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Health officials took part in the Symposium on Opioids to discuss how to address and mitigate the negative effects of an impending opioid abuse crisis. Continue reading
New Brunswick distributing 2,500 naloxone kits to deal with opioid use
Health Minister Benoit Bourque says the government will spend $150,000 to buy about 2,500 kits. Continue reading
New Brunswick reviews opioid strategy as N.S. unveils policy offering free naloxone kits
The province is continuing with a review to determine what the province will do — though they’ll now put Nova Scotia’s model under consideration. Continue reading