Health
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The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control is issuing a public health advisory to identify passengers who traveled on Greyhound bus #5098 on October 11 and were exposed to an active case of tuberculosis.
The ill person took Greyhound bus #5098 from Vancouver at 5:45 pm, arrived in Chilliwack at 7:45 pm, left Chilliwack at 8:05 pm and arrived in Kelowna at 11:55 pm, during the infectious stage of the disease. The individual is currently receiving treatment in Kelowna.
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With flu season approaching, public health nurses across Interior Health are gearing up for the launch of this year’s influenza (flu) vaccination campaign that will begin the last week of October.
Last year, close to 150,000 seasonal flu shots were provided free of charge to those at risk of complications from the flu.
“This year’s vaccine contains three different flu strains, and includes the pandemic strain that we saw last year,” says Dr. Rob Parker, Medical Health Officer with Interior Health. “The two most important ways to protect yourself this flu season are to wash your hands frequently, and get your flu shot – especially if you are over 65, or have a chronic health condition.”
Add fresh herbs to favourite summertime drinks
It doesn't matter whether your idea of relaxing means a mocktail or cocktail. The fresh taste of home-grown herbs added to your favourite summer beverage will make your lips smack with every sip.
Clip some fresh mint for your cranberry drink or add two sprigs of cilantro to your Mojito. The crowning touch of taste is best when it comes from the really fresh herbs you've just picked from your backyard garden or patio container.
(Shown here: fresh Rosemary.)
