Tag: public health guidance
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How BC’s Respiratory Illness Season Is Shaping Up This Year
What this respiratory illness season might look like in British Columbia As fall settles in, British Columbians are again navigating a familiar mix: sniffles, coughs, and the familiar chorus of notices about respiratory illnesses. Health officials emphasize that while seasonality is predictable, the exact mix of influenza, RSV, and other respiratory pathogens can vary from…
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Stop Using Them Immediately: Asbestos Found in Kmart Magic Sand Recall Widens
Urgent Safety Alert: Recall Expands to Kmart Magic Sand A nationwide recall of coloured play sands has expanded after new tests detected asbestos in several Kmart Magic Sand products. Health authorities are urging parents, schools, and early learning centres to stop using the products immediately. While the recall originally targeted a smaller range of batches,…