Vancouver, B.C. – As winter approaches, Vancouver Coastal Health is reminding residents they can play a key role in staying safe and healthy during the season.
When you think about soap, the last thing you'd expect is for it to pose a health risk. Yet, Health Canada recently issued a recall notice for certain Castelbel liquid soaps sold in Canada due to a chance that a bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, had contaminated the soap.
Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Fort St. John. A pink chunk sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses requiring hospitalization. Overdoses occur when the substance is smoked. Use caution when using substance through any route.
Medetomidine is a non-opioid drug with effects similar to xylazine. It is up to 200 times stronger than xylazine.
Public health officials are alerting the public to take precautions following an increase in reports of gastrointestinal illness associated with eating raw oysters from British Columbia.
With the holidays upon us, many of us look forward to spending time with family and friends. Holidays are special, and can mean more visits and gatherings, as well as activities and outings.
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has announced that it will now provide reimbursement for a vaccine that offers protection against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This coverage is effective immediately, ensuring increased protection for both pregnant individuals and their babies.
Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement on the holiday season:
With New Year’s around the corner, many of us turn our thoughts to resolutions. January 1 can be a springboard for a fresh start, new habits and big goals.
