Physicians' Update

Physicians' Update contains the latest practice-related information for general practitioners and nurse practitioners across the Vancouver health region.

Physicians' Update - April 11, 2012

Hepatitis A Alert

• You may be aware that certain lots of Western Family Pomeberry Blend frozen berries have been recalled because they may contain Hepatitis A virus.

Physicians Update - April 11, 2012

Physicians' Update - April 5, 2012

Immunization Announcements

• HPV vaccine program using Cervarix for young women born 1991 - 1993 to start April 16, 2012
• School varicella catch up program for grade 6 students to start in September 2012
• Expansion of free pertussis booster (Adacel) program
• Adacel vaccine safe and recommended for pregnant women

Physicians Update - April 5, 2012

Physicians' Update - March 22, 2012

Pertussis increasing in Vancouver Coastal Health

• More patients eligible for free Adacel vaccine
• Information about diagnosing, treating and preventing pertussis

March 22, 2012 - Physicians' Update

Physicians' Update - February 17, 2012

Pertussis Outbreak Update

• Adacel (Tdap) vaccine now publicly funded for physicians and office staff
• WHO Growth Charts Now Available for Physicians from Local Health Unit

February 17, 2012 - Physicians' Update

Physicians' Update - February 3, 2012

• Clinical presentation
• Lab diagnosis
• Treatment
• Immunization

February 3, 2012 - Physicians' Update