BC Centre for Disease Control @CDCofBC
The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control provides provincial and national leadership in public health. For privacy & moderation policies: https://t.co/ljASQEvh5D bccdc.ca Vancouver, B.C., Canada Joined May 2010-
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***Drug Alert - South Okanagan - April 26, 2024*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG POISONING ALERT for the South Okanagan as there has been multiple non fatal drug poisonings. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Greater Victoria, Sooke, and West Shore - April 25, 2024*** Island Health has issued an advisory for increased overdoses in the Greater Victoria, Sooke, and West Shore area. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
B.C. residents Susie and Barry are antibiotic wise. They have learned about antibiotics so they can chat confidently with their doctor. Are you antibiotic wise? Take the quiz and test your knowledge at antibioticwise.ca/quiz.
PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for #GreaterVictoria #Sooke and #Westshore areas. Visit Island Health's Harm Reduction Services page at ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more.
Kids Boost Immunity is a free program that strengthens science education in schools by countering vaccine misinformation and helping students learn critical thinking skills. Students complete quizzes to donate vaccines through UNICEF. Learn more ow.ly/vB0s50Rns9L #NIAW2024
***Drug Alert - VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE - April 24, 2024*** VCH has issued a drug alert. Yellow chunks expected to be crack cocaine in the DTES of Vancouver tested positive for fentanyl and negative for cocaine. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
In today's Media Digest: Thanks to a @cancersociety challenge grant, the @CDCofBC and @BCCancer are launching a study to combat online misinformation about #cancer causes and prevention. Learn more: bccdc.ca/about/news-sto… @PHSAofBC @HedyFry
Due to the success of measles vaccination programs, measles related deaths have decreased by 99% in Canada! With measles cases on the rise across the globe, vaccination is crucial to keep vaccine preventable diseases like measles at bay . #NIAW2024 @ImmunizedotCa
Vaccination is an important part of staying healthy throughout our life, from infancy through adulthood and into the later stages. Vaccines help keep us healthy so we can enjoy quality time with our loved ones and be active community members. ow.ly/k2rq50RaO26
We're looking forward to doing this work on cancer misinformation with a great team and funding from @cancersociety. Thanks for the feature @CDCofBC! bccdc.ca/about/news-sto… @BCCancer @liz272 @LYang_Or @CaulfieldTim @CCSResearch
It's National Immunization Awareness Week! Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health, and boosting vaccine confidence is crucial to prevent the re-emergence of vaccine-preventable disease. Together, we'll keep diseases like measles and polio as things of the past! #NIAW2024
#EarthDay is a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the planet. Our GreenCare network unites efforts within B.C. to transform the health-care system toward environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient care. Discover their impact at bcgreencare.ca.
***Drug Alert - VANCOUVER - April 22, 2024*** White pressed pill with imprint “TEC” sold as Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone) in Vancouver tested positive for fentanyl and negative for acetaminophen and oxycodone. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
*** Drug Alert - Terrace - April 19, 2024 *** Northern Health is issuing an overdose advisory for the community of Terrace due to an increase in drug poisoning/overdose events. For more info: ow.ly/xnUT50RkjMw ow.ly/r1c350RkjMv
Always check for ticks after hiking, camping or spending time outdoors in B.C. Ticks are more active in spring and summer. If you find a tick, remove it immediately. Learn how to safely remove ticks and have them identified: ow.ly/EOL150R4sv2
*** Drug Alert - Prince George - April 19, 2024 *** Northern Health is issuing an overdose advisory for the community of Prince George due to an increase in drug poisoning/overdose events. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
***Drug Alert - Vernon - April 18, 2024*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ADVISORY for Vernon after an increase in occurrences of xylazine found in DOWN. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
***Drug Alert - West Kootenays - April 18, 2024*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ADVISORY for West Kootenays after multiple samples of down were found to have high concentrations of fluorofentanyl and bromazolam. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
***Drug Alert - VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE - April 17, 2024*** White crystals sold as down in the DTES of Vancouver tested positive for 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and negative for fentanyl and other opioids. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Mt. Waddington - April 17, 2024*** Overdoses are increasing in Mt. Waddington. Friends, family and community members using opioids and stimulants face increased risk from injection and inhalation. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
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CBC British Columbia @cbcnewsbc
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John Horgan @jjhorgan
134K Followers 2K Following Ambassador @CanEmbGermany | Ambassadeur @AmbCanAllemagne | Botschafter @KanadaBotschaft. Former Premier of British Columbia. Proud dad and husband.
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CKNW @CKNW
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BC Emergency Health S.. @BC_EHS
10K Followers 436 Following BC Emergency Health Services oversees BC Ambulance Service & BC Patient Transfer Services. Monitored M-F 8-4, except holidays. Moderation: https://t.co/nJkDRFJxmq
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BCRCMP @BCRCMP
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Michael Schwandt @MichaelSchwandt
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Research Canada @ResearchCda
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FireSmart BC @BCFireSmart
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19K Followers 4K Following The Canada Foundation for Innovation funds research infrastructure. | La Fondation canadienne pour l'innovation investit dans des installations de recherche.
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A free online resource created by B.C. teachers aims to combat vaccine misinformation by strengthening students’ critical thinking skills: ow.ly/nguO50Rnww4 @CDCofBC @PHA_BC @UNICEFCanada @GovCanHealth
***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory - Greater Victoria, Sooke, and West Shore - April 25, 2024*** Island Health has issued an advisory for increased overdoses in the Greater Victoria, Sooke, and West Shore area. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for #GreaterVictoria #Sooke and #Westshore areas. Visit Island Health's Harm Reduction Services page at ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more.
***Drug Alert - VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE - April 24, 2024*** VCH has issued a drug alert. Yellow chunks expected to be crack cocaine in the DTES of Vancouver tested positive for fentanyl and negative for cocaine. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
In today's Media Digest: Thanks to a @cancersociety challenge grant, the @CDCofBC and @BCCancer are launching a study to combat online misinformation about #cancer causes and prevention. Learn more: bccdc.ca/about/news-sto… @PHSAofBC @HedyFry
Vaccination is an important part of staying healthy throughout our life, from infancy through adulthood and into the later stages. Vaccines help keep us healthy so we can enjoy quality time with our loved ones and be active community members. ow.ly/k2rq50RaO26
If you’re struggling with poor #MentalHealth or #SubstanceUse, it’s okay to ask for help. You’re not alone. For information on resources, including the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, visit: ow.ly/h17e50QJVZu #988Canada
Due to the success of measles vaccination programs, measles related deaths have decreased by 99% in Canada! With measles cases on the rise across the globe, vaccination is crucial to keep vaccine preventable diseases like measles at bay . #NIAW2024 @ImmunizedotCa
We're looking forward to doing this work on cancer misinformation with a great team and funding from @cancersociety. Thanks for the feature @CDCofBC! bccdc.ca/about/news-sto… @BCCancer @liz272 @LYang_Or @CaulfieldTim @CCSResearch
We’re antibiotic wise. We use antibiotics correctly, so they’ll keep working in the future. Are you antibiotic wise? Take the quiz and test your knowledge at antibioticwise.ca/quiz #Antibioticstewardship #Antibiotics #HealthInfo #PublicHealth
Did you know? Prescribed alternatives have been added to the @CDCofBC Unregulated Drug Poisoning Emergency dashboard. Access the dashboard here: bccdc.ca/health-profess…
New data has been added to the Unregulated Drug Poisoning Emergency dashboard to provide information on the use of prescribed alternatives. Learn more: ow.ly/5M7s50RffEU
Excited to share with the @ubcspph community my research, especially to speak to how it is informed by both my public health practice, as well as through engagement with and involvement from community partners, such as @PANinBC, @BCHepatitis & @RibbonCommunity
Save the date for our next SPPH Research Seminar ft. Dr. Sofia Bartlett. Dr. Bartlett will be discussing the transformation of public health responses to Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections in British Columbia. Mark your calendars for April 26! l8r.it/McAy
Yesterday @CDCofBC launched a new surveillance dashboard for STBBIs & TB data from BC bccdc.shinyapps.io/stbbi_tb_surve… and we got so much traffic that it crashed 🤣🤦♀️ Never fear- we have upped the number of max connections today to ensure all the data nerds can get their fix!
If you are using substances, using with a buddy is safer than using alone. If you don’t have a buddy, download the Connect by Lifeguard app, which connects to emergency responders if you become unresponsive. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
BC is a great place to build a life and enjoy the natural beauty of our province. But our weather and climate is getting more extreme and unpredictable. Understanding the early signs of drought will help us all respond. Gov.bc.ca/Drought
The #PublicHealthParadox of #WildfireSmoke. Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of gases and fine particulate matter, all of which can affect #health. Read the article: bcmj.org/bc-centre-dise… @CDCofBC
April 10 marks Indigenous Nurses Day in BC – read what six Indigenous nurses from across the province had to say about why they got into nursing and how they use culture in their practice: fnha.ca/about/news-and…
UBC researchers are partnering with @malahatnation and @BC_shellfish to enhance public health monitoring of BC’s marine waters – protecting shellfish harvesting areas & beaches from long closures. Explore the public health implications of this project funded through @GenomeBC.
Today, Muslims in BC & across the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr. This festival marks the end of a month of daily fasting during Ramadan. Muslims break their fast with loved ones. It’s a time for prayer, charity & reflection. To everyone celebrating, we wish you a blessed Eid!
***Drug Alert - VANCOUVER - April 8, 2024*** VCH has issued a drug alert. Brown pebbles sold as 'DOWN' in Vancouver tested positive for xylazine, fentanyl analog ortho-methylfentanyl, and benzo analog deschloroetizolam. For more info: ow.ly/6Kym50QtHKm
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