Here's what P.E.I. health officials and veterinarians have to say right now about avian flu
The CFIA recently confirmed that a number of dying and dead Canada geese retrieved from Vernon Bridge had indeed tested positive for H5N1. Veterinarians and health officials, including epidemiologist Marguerite Cameron (pictured), are monitoring the avian flu situation but say Prince Edward Islanders don't need to panic. CBC's Taylor O'Brien explains.
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7 hospitalized, dozens of salmonella infections linked to recalled salami sold in Canada
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Some days it really feels like you're treating the insurance company and not the patient and beckoning to their demands in spite of what's in the patient's best interest, said the 36-year-old. And so you're having to choose between your conscience and just being compliant — and most of us are kind of getting sick of it. WATCH | U.S. doctor making the move to B.C.: Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? Canadian-born U.S. physician moves back to B.C., as province attempts to recruit doctors The province is betting big that it can recruit doctors and nurses from the U.S. to fill the gaps in B.C.'s health-care system. Katie DeRosa talks to one family doctor who is making the move from Colorado to Colwood on Vancouver Island. The biggest catalyst though, was the election of U.S. president Donald Trump and the anti-vaccine position of his health secretary, Robert F. 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It has been a challenge that the provincial nominee program — the only way that British Columbia has any control over who is able to come in and work in our province — has had a decrease in its capacity. The province plans to reserve a quarter of those spaces for health care workers. As for questions about a pay gap between Canada and the U.S., Yacoub says the salary being offered by the Colwood Clinic is comparable to what he was making in Colorado. He says the pension was also a major draw. But the final decision came down to values and quality of life. I think one of the strongest things actually kind of pulled us to the area was the people. Katie DeRosa (new window) · CBC News
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6 hours ago
- CTV News
Seven hospitalizations in connection with salmonella outbreak linked to recalled salami products: PHAC
Seven people have been hospitalized in connection with a salmonella outbreak in Ontario and Alberta that is linked to a recall of three types of salami products sold in the provinces. The Public Health Agency of Canada says there are 57 laboratory-confirmed cases of salmonella linked to the outbreak in total. There are 13 confirmed cases in Ontario and 44 confirmed cases in Alberta so far, the health agency said in a public notice. On Tuesday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recalled three types of salami sold in Ontario due to possible salmonella contamination. 'Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled product was served,' the health agency says. The recalled products include Rea's Genoa Salami Sweet and Genoa Salami hot and Bona's Mild Genova Salami. The recalled products were distributed in Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba, the agency said. The recall notice issued on Tuesday warns customers to not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled products. The specific product codes for the recalled salami are as follows: Bona – Mild Genova Salami in several sizes. Code - 5035 226 Rea – Genoa Salami Sweet in several sizes. UPC - 8 41571 04226 2. Code - 5035 226 and 5049 226 Rea – Genoa Salami Hot in several sizes. UPC - 8 41571 04228 6. Code - 5020 228 and 5035 228 Customers are advised to check if they have the recalled products and dispose of them or return them to the location of purchase. They are asked to contact a health-care professional if they are showing signs of sickness from consuming the recalled product. 'Customers who are unsure whether they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer,' CFIA said. The recall was triggered during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) investigation into a 'foodborne illness outbreak.' The CFIA is working to make sure all the recalled products are removed from the marketplace.
