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Valley hit hard as flu bug spreads
The growing toll of influenza has forced Fraser Health to declare the flu a "health hazard" and impose restrictions at residential care facilities throughout the valley.
Care worker flu shots most effective tool in limiting infections
I wish to clarify inaccuracies made by the B.C. Nurses Union representative in your Nov. 16 story, Nurses Object to New Rules on Flu Shots.
Flu clinics expand to include younger kids
It's that time of year again when it gets dark early and people start missing work and school because of the flu.
Flu shots now free for kids under five
It's that time of year again when it gets dark early and people start missing work and school because of the flu.
Nurses object to new rules on flu shots
NURSES who work at Lions Gate Hospital and other health care facilities on the North Shore are protesting a decision that makes flu shots mandatory unless they wear a mask.
Free flu shots available to young kids, caregivers
As flu season gets underway, Fraser Health's chief medical health officer is reminding residents the flu shot is provided free of charge to those at highest risk of severe flu illness, as well as those who are close contacts or caregivers.
B.C. makes bold move regarding flu shots
I was going to give my regular column on the flu shot a pass this year.
Flu clinics underway on the North Shore
According to a press release, influenza is highly contagious and can cause serious complications for the very young, old and those with underlying health conditions. Approximately 2,000 to 8,000 people die every year across Canada from complications due to the flu and pneumonia, and 90 per cent of those who die are seniors.
Flu clinics opened up...
Flu clinics in Richmond went ahead as scheduled, despite a Health Canada's vaccine suspension earlier in the week.
Young children are now eligible for free flu shot
Everyone knows seniors are particularly vulnerable to the flu, but every year otherwise healthy children also become seriously ill or even die because they didn't get a flu shot.
Coquitlam lobbies for meningitis vaccines
The questions are endless and the emotions will forever be raw, but Mabel Chan keeps coming back to one word - preventable.
Councillor calls for free meningitis vaccines
It's a life-saving vaccine that's offered free of charge in half the country, and Coquitlam Coun. Neal Nicholson wants B.C. added to that list.
New CD releases
Animal Collective - Centipede Hz; Cat Power - Sun; Bob Mould - Silver Age; Stars - The North; The Vaccines - The Vaccines Come of Age; T.I.
Port Moody resident receives research funds
A Simon Fraser University researcher is working on developing a new formula that could lead to a vaccine to prevent HIV.
Letter of the week
RE: "Safe injection fight," Aug. 31. It is really disappointing that Mark Hasiuk in his commentary on the Health Care Worker Influenza Prevention Policy would resurrect the now thoroughly debunked notion that the preservative thimerosal is somehow linked to autism. While it is true that in 1999 U.S. health authorities and vaccine manufacturers agreed that thimerosal should be removed from vaccines as a "precautionary measure," the impetus behind this was as much the concern that fear engendered by the claims that autism and thimerosal were linked would dissuade parents from having their children vaccinated as concern over the role that mercury might play.
Vaccine push concerns B.C. Nurses' Union
Health-care workers in B.C. who don't get a flu shot this year will be required to wear a mask when dealing with patients, which has left some groups up in arms while others are applauding.
Be ready for this year's flu season
As summer vacations come to an end, and we begin to look forward to the fall, it is a good time to start thinking about how to best protect ourselves and our loved ones from illnesses like influenza.
Look ahead to winter's flu season
As summer vacations come to an end, and we begin to look forward to the fall, it is a good time to start thinking about how to best protect ourselves and our loved ones from illnesses like influenza.
