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Surge of rare disease hits Island's homeless people; vaccines being offered
There have been eight lab-confirmed cases of haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) in Victoria, Nanaimo and Parksville since late 2021. A typical year would see one case at most on the Island.
Cindy E. Harnett Cindy E. Harnett
27 minutes ago
Island Health is warning of a sharp spike in confirmed cases of a rare bacterial disease infecting the Island’s homeless population.
There have been eight lab-confirmed cases — and one death — of haemophilus influenzae type B in people in their 20s to 70s living in Victoria, Nanaimo and Parksville since late 2021. A typical year would see one case at most on the Island..
Surge of rare disease hits Island's homeless people; vaccines being offered
There have been eight lab-confirmed cases of haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) in Victoria, Nanaimo and Parksville since late 2021. A typical year would see one case at most on the Island.
Cindy E. Harnett Cindy E. Harnett
27 minutes ago
Island Health is warning of a sharp spike in confirmed cases of a rare bacterial disease infecting the Island’s homeless population.
There have been eight lab-confirmed cases — and one death — of haemophilus influenzae type B in people in their 20s to 70s living in Victoria, Nanaimo and Parksville since late 2021. A typical year would see one case at most on the Island..