Haemophilus influenza type B outbreak reported in Vancouver Island homeless

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Officials with Island Health are reporting a sharp increase in Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) disease on Vancouver Island in the last two months. This outbreak is affecting people experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, or supportive housing and those using substances including drugs that are inhaled. Hib has infected at least eight people on [...]

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