Author profile

COVID-19 fatalities among long-term care residents in the Vancouver Coastal Health region

Background Understanding of SARS-CoV-2 infection has evolved considerably since the virus was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. However, advanced age, in particular among those with chronic... Read More

Vaccine administration and placement: Reply from Vancouver Coastal Health

Thank you for inviting us to comment on Dr Cimolai’s letter. Vaccine safety, including injection safety, is important to the public, immunizers, and public health. In this regard, we produce immunization updates... Read More

Tuberculosis within aboriginal communities in BC

Tuberculosis control for aboriginal persons living on reserve in British Columbia (BC) is administered out of the BC Centre for Disease Control through Tuberculosis Services for Aboriginal Communities, in partnership... Read More