In places like Osoyoos, the introduction of these invasive mussels could massively impact the salmon run. One female can have up to one million babies a year. Zebra Mussels have been known to populate and take over freshwater bodies of water, sucking the nutrients from them and depriving native species of food. However, Lockwood confirmed none of the mussels have been found in stores in the Okanagan, to date. On March 10, a woman called the CO Service from Invermere, saying she found some Zebra Mussels within a product she ordered online. Josh Lockwood with the BC Conservation Officer Service. “We’re hitting them, and hitting them hard,” said Sgt. warned after invasive mussels found at pet store As Petco is associated with other suppliers in Canada such as Pet Smart, this triggered a large response by conservation officers. Fish and Wildlife Service that the invasive Zebra mussels were being sold at Petco in Seattle. states,” states the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. “People have also reported finding the mussel-infested moss balls in their aquariums across western Canada and several U.S. announced March 9 that zebra mussels in moss balls were found in the Lower Mainland. Conservation Officer Service has discovered an additional instance of the invasive mussels, in Invermere.Īdditionally, the government of B.C. In addition to the ones found in Terrace last week, the B.C. conservation officers have inspected more than 600 retail stores in the provinces. You can use this link to find a leaflet explaining the MMR vaccination, with translations into Bengali, Polish, Romanian, Somali, Ukrainian and Yoruba on the Government website.A week after discovering invasive mussels sold in a pet store in Terrace, B.C. It is never too late to catch up.”Īnyone who suspect they may have measles should stay at home and contact NHS 111 for advice, to help avoid spreading infections. “If anyone has missed one or both doses of the MMR vaccine, contact your GP practice to book an appointment. NHS Director of Vaccinations and Screening, Steve Russell, said: “Since vaccination for measles cases was introduced by the NHS, over 4,500 lives have been saved. “To find out whether your child is up to date with their vaccinations, check their personal child health record (PCHR), also known as the red book, or contact you GP.” Book an appointment “With this forecast that measles is set to make a comeback in Europe, it is important to make sure your child or teenager is up to date with their MMR vaccines before the summer when they might be travelling and attending summer festivals, where a disease like measles can spread easily. Margaret Jones, Sefton Council’s Director of Public Health said: “After clean water, vaccination is the most effective public health intervention in the world for saving lives and protecting good health. With measles now circulating in many countries around the world, the World Health Organisation has warned that Europe is likely to see a surge in cases unless countries catch-up on vaccinating children who have missed out. “Vaccines are our best line of defence against diseases like measles, mumps and rubella and help stop outbreaks occurring in the community.” Never too late to catch upĭr Vanessa Saliba, Consultant Epidemiologist at UKHSA, said: “It’s never too late to catch up, and you can get the MMR vaccine for free on the NHS whatever your age. Health professionals in the UK are urging parents and guardians to make sure their children are up to date with their two MMR vaccinations. Uptake droppedĭuring the COVID pandemic, the uptake for routine childhood immunisations dropped globally, which is making it easier for measles to spread around the world. Children are offered the first dose of the MMR vaccine when aged one year and the second dose aged 3 years 4 months. The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine provides protection from the disease. It is particularly easy to catch when in close contact with others. Symptoms of measles include a high fever, sore red watery eyes and a blotchy red-brown rash. Measles is a highly infectious disease that can lead to serious problems such as pneumonia, meningitis, and on rare occasions, long-term disability or death. With cases of measles on the rise in the UK, parents and guardians are being urged to ensure that children are up to date with their vaccinations.
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