B.C. health authorities have announced the first case of a human avian flu infection acquired in Canada, with the teenage ...

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British Columbia's chief veterinarian has told clinics that treat wild birds that they must establish protocols to prevent the spread of avian flu, warning of the risk of human exposure to the illness ...

The British Columbia teenager is currently receiving ... except that the strain he acquired is consistent with those seen in wild birds in the area. He did not have any underlying health conditions.

B.C.'s chief veterinarian is reminding clinics accepting wild birds to have procedures in place to prevent the spread of avian flu, as the province sees a jump in cases. (Bernard Brault/The ...