B.C.’s top doctor is urging those who work in the poultry industry to get their flu shot as cases of avian influenza continue to rise in the province. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry explains why the H5N1 illness, commonly known as bird flu, remains a concern for humans as respiratory illness season kicks into full gear.
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