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Vaccination clinic held after infection identified at North Ridge Elementary
Hep A triggers alert at Surrey school Sheila Reynolds Black Press
A vaccination clinic was held at Surrey’s North Ridge Elementary Monday after several students and a staff member were diagnosed with hepatitis A. Fraser Health issued an alert Sunday, recommending children and staff at the 13460 62 Ave. school be vaccinated so no one else contracts the viral liver infection. A number of cases were initially diagnosed
in one family connected to the school in recent months, according to officials, but it has since spread to other students and one teacher. Fraser Health said because of the ongoing spread, other students and staff may already be ill or develop symptoms over the next 1½ months. However, if the vaccine is given within 14 days of exposure, the illness can be prevented. The hepatitis A virus is found in bowel
movements of infected people and without proper hand washing, can be passed to others through food preparation or other handto-mouth contact. It can also spread through sexual contact or sharing of needles or other equipment used in illegal drug use. Common symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting and jaundice (yellowing of skin). In rare cases, the infection can lead to liver failure and be fatal. Though it’s not believed the general public
is at risk, Fraser Health urges anyone who develops symptoms in the coming weeks to be tested. Those who have had the virus or had two doses of the vaccine do not need further vaccination. The vaccine is free. A second immunization clinic will be held at North Ridge Elementary next week for families who were away for spring break. For more information, contact the Newton Health Unit at 604-592-2000.
Allegations spur name change
Hot-yoga studio renamed Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
A White Rock yoga studio that teaches the 26-posture hot-yoga sequence developed by Bikram Choudhury is distancing itself from the well-known guru, in light of allegations of sexual assault. Studio owner Jai Braithwaite said a name change to Nourish Hot Yoga from Bikram Yoga White Rock, is also to support one of their former teachers, who last month filed a civil suit against Choudhury. “I want people to know we’re changing our name because of this,” Braithwaite told Peace Arch News. The allegations against Choudhury have not been proven in court, but Braithwaite said he has “heard enough” to feel the namechange decision is the right thing to do. “I’ve now heard it from someone we know and is very dear to us,” he said. Jill Lawler, who now lives in Vancouver, quit Braithwaite’s studio last July. She filed her claim against Choudhury in California Superior
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House of cats Joyce Maloff (above) brushes Faith, a one-year-old Persian, at the Cat Fanciers of B.C.’s Lucky Black Cat Affair Saturday at the Pacific Inn (lower right). Judge Fate Mays (top right) examines a cat, while Draper, a sevenmonth-old Bengal, hangs out with owner Caitlyn McKenna of Seattle.
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