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Increase in norovirus cases associated with consumption of raw oysters

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is warning consumers to take steps to protect their health following an increase in cases of norovirus associated with consumption of raw B.C. oysters. Since Monday, March 14, more than 50 people have been affected with acute gastrointestinal illness, such as stomach pain, diarrhea or vomiting, after eating raw oysters. Lab testing has confirmed the presence of norovirus in some of the cases and it is suspected in others.

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After delivering more than 600,000 doses, vaccination clinic at the Vancouver Convention Centre winds down operations

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Thanks to the efficient delivery of B.C.'s booster campaign, many thousands of residents in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region received COVID-19 vaccine at the immunization clinic at the Vancouver Convention Centre over the past month, and with lessening demand, the clinic will wind down operations after this Sunday, Feb. 20.

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BC developed strategy reduces ovarian cancer risk: new study

Vancouver, B.C. scientists published new research today in JAMA Network Open showing that removing a person’s fallopian tubes at the time of other routine gynecologic surgeries is a safe, effective way to reduce ovarian cancer risk, ultimately leading to lives saved.

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Vancouver Coastal Health launches dedicated supports for children receiving COVID-19 vaccine

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) COVID-19 vaccination clinics are offering dedicated supports to children five to 11 years of age. As they are booking their child's appointment through the Get Vaccinated system, parents and guardians can choose from a number of options based on their child's specific care needs.

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Vancouver Coastal Health, North Vancouver RCMP, and West Vancouver Police Department launch Car 22 program

VANCOUVER – The North Shore's most vulnerable residents are getting better access to mental health support thanks to a new partnership between Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), North Vancouver RCMP, and West Vancouver Police Department (WVPD).

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Vancouver Coastal Health to close temporary testing site at UBC Life Sciences Centre

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will close its COVID-19 testing site located at the UBC Life Sciences Centre effective Thursday Jan. 27. This site was established as a temporary testing location on Dec. 24 to support other Vancouver-based sites from late December through to Jan. 2022.

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