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A-E](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/acute-hepatitis-non-hepatitis-a-e) * [Amebiasis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/amebiasis) * [Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/amnesic-shellfish-poisoning) * [Anaplasmosis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/anaplasmosis) * [Anthrax](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/anthrax) * [Avian Influenza](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/avian-influenza) * [Borrelia hermsii Infection (Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever)](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/b-hermsii) * [Babesiosis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/babesiosis) * [Botulism](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/botulism) * [Brucellosis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/brucellosis) * [California Serogroup Virus (CSGV) Infection](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/california-serogroup-virus-(csgv)-infection) * [Campylobacteriosis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/campylobacteriosis) * [Chlamydia](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/chlamydia) * [Ciguatera](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/ciguatera) * [COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/covid-19-(novel-coronavirus)) * [COVID-19 (Novel 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Infection](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/cytomegalovirus-congenital-infection) * [Dengue](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/dengue) * [Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/diarrhetic-shellfish-poisoning) * [Diphtheria](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/diphtheria) * [E. coli](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/e-coli) * [Ehrlichiosis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/ehrlichiosis) * [Giardiasis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/giardiasis) * [Gonorrhea](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/gonorrhea) * [H. influenzae](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/h-influenzae) * [Hantavirus](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/hantavirus) * [Hepatitis A](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/hepatitis-a) * [Hepatitis B Infection (HBV)](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/hepatitis-b-infection-(hbv)) * [Hepatitis C Infection (HCV)](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/hepatitis-c-infection-(hcv)) * [Hepatitis E](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/hepatitis-e) * [Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/human-immunodeficiency-virus-(hiv)) * [Influenza - Lab Confirmed](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/influenza-lab-confirmed) * [Legionnaires' Disease (Legionellosis)](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/legionnaires-disease-legionellosis) * [Leprosy](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/leprosy) * [Leptospirosis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/leptospirosis) * [Listeria (Listeriosis)](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/listeria-listeriosis) * [Lyme](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/lyme) * [Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/lymphogranuloma-venereum-(lgv)) * [Malaria](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/malaria) * [Measles](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/measles) * [Meningococcal Disease, Invasive](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/meningococcal-disease-invasive) * [Mpox](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/mpox) * [Mumps](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/mumps) * [Norovirus](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/norovirus) * [Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/paralytic-shellfish-poisoning) * [Pertussis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/pertussis) * [Plague](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/plague) * [Pneumococcal Disease, invasive](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/pneumococcal-disease-invasive) * [Powassan Virus](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/powassan-virus) * [Psittacosis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/psittacosis) * [Q Fever](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/q-fever) * [Rabies](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/rabies) * [Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/RMSF) * [Rubella (German Measles)](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/rubella-(german-measles)) * [Rubella, Congenital Infection (CRI)](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/rubella-congenital-infection-(cri)) * [Rubella, Congenital Syndrome (CRS)](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/rubella-congenital-syndrome-(crs)) * [Salmonella](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/salmonella) * [Scombroid](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/scombroid) * [Shigella](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/shigella) * [Smallpox](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/smallpox) * [Streptococcal Disease, invasive Group A](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/streptococcal-disease-invasive-group-a) * [Streptococcal Infection, Neonatal Group B](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/streptococcal-infection-neonatal-group-b) * [Syphilis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/syphilis) * [Tetanus](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/tetanus) * [Toxoplasmosis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/toxoplasmosis) * [Trichinosis](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/trichinosis) * [Tularemia](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/tularemia) * [Typhoid & Paratyphoid Fevers](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/typhoid-paratyphoid-fevers) * [Varicella, Congenital Syndrome](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/varicella-congenital-syndrome) * [Vibrio Infection](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/vibrio-infection) * [Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/viral-hemorrhagic-fevers) * [West Nile Virus](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/west-nile-virus) * [Yellow Fever](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/yellow-fever) * [Yersinia](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/yersinia) * [Zika](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/case-definitions/zika) * [Communicable Disease Control Manual](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual) * [Admin Circulars](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/admin-circulars) * [2020-2026](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/admin-circulars/2020-2026) * [2010-2019](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/admin-circulars/2010-2019) * [2002-2009](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/admin-circulars/2002-2009) * [Communicable Disease Control](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/communicable-disease-control) * [Immunization Manual](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/immunization) * [Immunization of Special Populations](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/immunization/immunization-of-special-populations) * [Biological Products](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/immunization/biological-products) * [Infection Control](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/infection-control) * [Tuberculosis Manual](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/tuberculosis) * [Sexually Transmitted Infections](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/sexually-transmitted-infections) * [Surveillance of Reportable Conditions](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/communicable-disease-control-manual/surveillance-of-reportable-conditions) * [COVID-19 Care](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care) * [COVID-19 Vaccinations](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/covid-19-vaccinations) * [Toolkit for Health Professionals](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/covid-19-vaccinations/toolkit-for-health-professionals) * [COVID-19 Testing](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/covid-19-testing) * [Viral Testing](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/covid-19-testing/viral-testing) * [Point-of-Care COVID-19 Screening](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/covid-19-testing/point-of-care-covid-19-screening) * [Infection Control](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/infection-control) * [Treatments](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/treatments) * Public Health Management * [Clinical Care](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/clinical-care) * [Hospital and critical care](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/clinical-care/hospital-and-critical-care) * [Long-Term Care Facilities & Assisted Living](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/clinical-care/long-term-care-facilities-assisted-living) * [Pregnancy](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/clinical-care/pregnancy) * [Pediatrics](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/clinical-care/pediatrics) * [Dialysis patients](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/clinical-care/dialysis-patients) * [Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 Disease](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/clinical-care/risk-factors-severe-covid-19-disease) * [People who use substances](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/clinical-care/people-who-use-substances) * [Community-Based Health Care](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/clinical-care/community-based-health-care) * [Signage & Posters](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/signage-posters) * [Patient Handouts](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/patient-handouts) * [Health Care Provider Support](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/health-care-provider-support) * [ImmunizeBC COVID SOPs](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/immunizebc-covid-sops) * [Education and Training](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/education-and-training) * [Culturally Safe Care](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/education-and-training/culturally-safe-care) * [High Threat Pathogens](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/high-threat-pathogens) * [Environmental Health Risks](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/environmental-health-risks) * [Harm Reduction Clinical Resources](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/harm-reduction) * [Immunization Clinical Resources](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/immunization) * [Immunization print materials](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/immunization-print-materials) * [Informed Consent for Immunization](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/informed-consent-for-immunization) * [Lead & Mercury](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/lead-mercury) * [Measles](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/measles) * [Mpox](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/mpox) * [MRSA](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/mrsa) * [Nontuberculous Mycobacteria](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/nontuberculous-mycobacteria) * [STI Certified Practice](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/sti-certified-practice) * [Syphilis Toolkit](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/syphilis-toolkit) * [Tuberculosis Clinical Resources](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/tuberculosis-guidelines) * [Vaccine Management](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/vaccine-management) * [Vaccine Safety](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/vaccine-safety) * [Vaccines in BC](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/vaccines-in-bc) * [Data & Reports](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports) * [Antimicrobial Resistance & Utilization](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/antimicrobial-resistance-utilization) * [BC COVID-19 SPEAK Dashboard](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/bc-covid-19-speak-dashboard) * [Chronic Disease Dashboard](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/chronic-disease-dashboard) * [Communicable Diseases](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/communicable-diseases) * [Communicable Disease Dashboard](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/communicable-disease-dashboard) * [Community and School-Based Childhood Immunization Coverage Dashboard](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/school-immunization-coverage) * [COVID-19 Young Adults](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/covid-19-young-adults) * [Drug and Poison Information Centre Dashboard](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/drug-and-poison-information-centre-dashboard) * [Harm Reduction Client Survey](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/harm-reduction-client-survey) * [Harm Reduction Reports](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/harm-reduction-reports) * [Health Status](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/health-status) * [Canadian Community Health Survey Dashboard](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/health-status/canadian-community-health-survey-dashboard) * [Hepatitis C Reports](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/hepatitis-c-reports) * [HIV/AIDS Reports](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/hiv-aids-reports) * [Immunization Reports](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/immunizations) * [Mortality Context App](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/mortality-context-app) * [Respiratory Virus Data](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/respiratory-virus-data) * [Societal Consequences COVID-19](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19) * [The Project](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/the-project) * [Indigenous Health and Wellness](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/indigenous-health-and-wellness) * [Population Health and Wellness](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/population-health-and-wellness) * [Mental Health and Substance Use](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/mental-health-and-substance-use) * [Health Care Services](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/health-care-services) * [Community Support Systems and the Economy](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/community-support-systems-and-the-economy) * [Environmental Health](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/environmental-health) * [Resources](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/resources) * [STI Reports](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/sti-reports) * [Substance Use Harm Reduction Dashboard](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/substance-use-harm-reduction-dashboard) * [Tuberculosis Reports](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/tuberculosis-reports) * [Education & Development](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development) * [Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/antimicrobial-stewardship-conference) * [BC One Health and Zoonoses Symposium](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/bc-one-health-and-zoonoses-symposium) * [BC211 Training](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/bc211-training) * [Canadian Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Symposium](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/canadian-diarrhetic-shellfish-poisoning-symposium) * [Clinical Prevention Services Webinar 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Wellness](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/population-health-and-wellness) * [Mental Health and Substance Use](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/mental-health-and-substance-use) * [Health Care Services](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/health-care-services) * [Community Support Systems and the Economy](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/community-support-systems-and-the-economy) * [Environmental Health](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/environmental-health) * [Resources](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/societal-consequences-covid-19/resources) * [STI Reports](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/sti-reports) * [Substance Use Harm Reduction Dashboard](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/substance-use-harm-reduction-dashboard) * [Tuberculosis Reports](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/data-reports/tuberculosis-reports) * [Education & Development](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development) * [Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/antimicrobial-stewardship-conference) * [BC One Health and Zoonoses Symposium](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/bc-one-health-and-zoonoses-symposium) * [BC211 Training](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/bc211-training) * [Canadian Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Symposium](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/canadian-diarrhetic-shellfish-poisoning-symposium) * [Clinical Prevention Services Webinar Series](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/clinical-prevention-services-webinar-series) * [Grand Rounds](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/grand-rounds) * [Hepatitis C Online Courses](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/hepatitis-c-online-courses) * [HIV Point of Care Testing Online Course](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/hiv-point-of-care-testing-online-course) * [HIV Testing Face to Face Workshops](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/hiv-testing-face-to-face-workshops) * [HIV Testing Online Course](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/hiv-testing-online-course) * [Immunization Courses](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/immunization-courses) * [Immunization Competency Course](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/immunization-courses/immunization-competency-course) * [Influenza Immunization Competency Course](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/immunization-courses/influenza-immunization-competency-course) * [Seasonal Influenza Update](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/immunization-courses/seasonal-influenza-update) * [COVID-19 Immunization Competency Course](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/immunization-courses/covid-19-immunization-competency-course) * [COVID-19 Vaccines Webinar](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/immunization-courses/covid-19-vaccines-webinar) * [Immunization Communication Course](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/immunization-courses/immunization-communication-course) * [Vaccine Storage and Handling Course](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/immunization-courses/vaccine-storage-and-handling-course) * [Pearls for Immunization Practice](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/immunization-courses/pearls-for-immunization-practice) * [Immunization Forums](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/immunization-forums) * [Marine Biotoxin Workshop](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/marine-biotoxin-workshop) * [STI Certified Practice Online Course](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/sti-certified-practice-online-course) * [Syphilis Overview Course](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/syphilis-overview-course) * [Tuberculosis Online Courses](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/education-development/tuberculosis-online-courses) * [Networks](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/networks) * [Healthy Built Environment Alliance](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/networks/healthy-built-environment-alliance) * [Professional Resources](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources) * [BC Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/bc-pediatric-nutrition-guidelines) * [Dairy Plant Guidelines](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/dairy-plant-guidelines) * [Dairy Plant Licensing & Inspection](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/dairy-plant-licensing-inspection) * [Fermented Foods](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/fermented-foods) * [Fish & Shellfish Processing Plant Guidelines](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/fish-shellfish-processing-plant-guidelines) * [Food Donation Guidelines](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/food-donation-guidelines) * [Food Premises Guidelines Currently selected](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/food-premises-guidelines) * [Food Safety Assessment](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/food-safety-assessment) * [Food Skills Facilitator Resources](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/food-skills-facilitator-resources) * [Health Equity & Environmental Health](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/health-equity-environmental-health) * [Health Equity Indicators](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/health-equity-indicators) * [Health Equity Videos](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/health-equity-videos) * [Health Equity Workshop](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/health-equity-workshop) * [Healthy Built Environment Linkages Toolkit](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/healthy-built-environment-linkages-toolkit) * [Heat Event Response Planning](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/heat-event-response-planning) * [Laboratory Services](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/laboratory-services) * [Sample Collection and Transport](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/laboratory-services/sample-collection-and-transport) * [Laboratory Memos & Communications](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/laboratory-services/laboratory-memos-communications) * [Laboratory Trends Newsletter](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/laboratory-trends-newsletter) * [Meat, Poultry & Eggs Guidelines](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/meat-poultry-eggs-guidelines) * [Norovirus & Marine Water Contamination](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/norovirus-marine-water-contamination) * [Pharmacy](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/Pharmacy) * [Public Health Language Guide](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/public-health-language-guide) * [Radiofrequency Toolkit](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/radiofrequency-toolkit) * [Sea Surface Temperatures Map](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/sea-surface-temperatures-map) * [Sentinel Indoor Temperature Network](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/sentinel-indoor-temperature-network) * [Shellfish Harvesting & Control](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/shellfish-harvesting-control) * [Shellfish Harvesting Sites Status Map](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/shellfish-harvesting-sites-status-map) * [Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/supporting-people-experiencing-homelessness) * [Surveillance Forms](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/surveillance-forms) * [Wildfire Smoke Response Planning](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/wildfire-smoke-response-planning) * [Donate](http://www.bccdc.ca/donate) * [Careers](http://www.bccdc.ca/careers) # Food Premises Guidelines Page Image Operators of food facilities are responsible for ensuring that food served to the public is safe and must have written food handling and sanitation procedures to ensure no health hazards occur at their premises. Page Content ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Responsibilities are outlined in the [Food Safety Act](http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/11_210_99#part3_division6 "link opens in a new window") and [Food Premises Regulation](http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/11_210_99#part3_division6 "link opens in a new window"). **For food safety concerns or information on permits and health approvals** please contact your regional health authority directly.​ #### [How to contact your health authority](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/food-premises-guidelines#858) Visit your health authority website for locations, hours of operation and contact information. Contact the health unit or office closest to the location or business and ask to speak to an environmental health officer. * [Vancouver Coastal Health](https://www.vch.ca/en/health-topics/health-protection-permits-licensing) * [Fraser Health](https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Services/Health-Protection-Services/health-protection-offices) * [Interior Health](https://www.interiorhealth.ca/sites/default/files/PDFS/health-protection-offices-contacts.pdf) * [Island Health](https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-locations/health-protection-environmental-services-locations) * [Northern Health](https://www.northernhealth.ca/services/environmental-health) * [First Nations Health Authority](https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/environmental-health/environmental-public-health) Not sure what health authority you live in? [Find your health authority by community name](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/health-authorities/regional-health-authorities). ## Food safety guidelines #### [Guidelines for restaurants, farmers' markets, mobile vendors](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/food-premises-guidelines#1652) * [Ensuring Food Safety – Writing Your Own Food Safety Plan – The HACCP Way – A Guide for Food Service Operators](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/EnsuringFoodSafetyHACCPWay.pdf "Ensuring food safety, writing your own food safety plan the HACCP way") – HACCP stands for hazard analysis - critical control points | [Chinese](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/EnsFoodSafetyChinese.pdf "link opens a new window") | [Punjabi](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/EFSPunjabi.pdf "link opens a new window") * [Guideline for Food Premises Operating Permits and Fees Guidelines](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/Operating%20Permit%20and%20Fees%20Guideline-web.pdf "link opens a new window") * [Food Protection: Vital to your business](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/FoodProtectionVitaltoBusiness_Mar2010.pdf "link opens a new window") | [Simplified Chinese](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/FoodProtectionVitalToBusinessSCHV07.pdf "link opens a new window") | [Traditional Chinese](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/FoodProtectionVitalToBusinessTraditionalChineseV02.pdf "link opens a new window") | [Punjabi](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/FoodProtectionVitalToBusinessPUNV05.pdf "link opens a new window") * [Temporary Food Markets – Guidelines for the Sale of Foods at Temporary Markets](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/Guidelines%20-%20Sale%20of%20Foods%20at%20Temporary%20Food%20Markets_current.pdf "Guideline for the sale of foods at temporary markets") * [Mobile Food Premises Guidelines](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/Mobile%20Food%20Premises%20Guidelines.pdf) * [Guidelines for the Production of Dairy Products in Food Establishments](http://foodsafetyplans.foodsafe.ca/dairy-guidelines.html) #### [Guidelines for food processing facilities](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/food-premises-guidelines#1213) Guidance shown below was developed during COVID-19 * ‎[Vaccination guidance for processing facilities](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/VACCINATION%20Guidance%20for%20processing%20facilities.pdf) * [Built environment guidance for processing facilities](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/BUILT%20ENVIRONMENT%20Guidance%20for%20processing%20facilities.pdf) * [PPE and hygiene guidance for processing facilities](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/PPE%20Guidance%20for%20processing%20facilities.pdf) * [Managing illness at work guidance for processing facilities](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/ILLNESS%20AT%20WORK%20Guidance%20for%20processing%20facilities.pdf) #### [Equipment and reusable containers](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/food-premises-guidelines#1031) * [Commercial dishwashing specifications: Guideline for Mechanical Warewashing in Food Service Establishments](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/GuidelinesMechanicalWarewashinginFoodServiceEstablishmentswebformatJan2013.pdf "link opens a new window") * [Guidelines on deep fryers and frying oil](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/GuidelinesOnDeepFryersAndFryingOil.pdf "link opens in a new window") Washing your hands after handling returned beverage containers and reusable food containers will minimize spread of infectious diseases, such as norovirus and COVID. Further information about reusable containers, now acceptable at food premises when requirements are met, are found on the [Ministry of Health site](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/food-safety-security/policy_on_the_use_of_reusable_containers_2022_02.pdf). #### [Cooking & foods](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/food-premises-guidelines#6010) * [Guidelines for Using Time as a Public Health Control at Ambient Temperatures](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/Guideline%20-%20Ambient%20Temperature%20Storage%20of%20PHF.pdf "link opens a new window") * [Guidelines for restaurant sous vide cooking safety in British Columbia](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/SVGuidelines_FinalforWeb.pdf "link opens a new window") (BCCDC, July 2017) | [French](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/Sous%20Vide%20Guidelines%20FRENCH%20TRANSLATION.pdf "link opens a new window") (courtesy of New Brunswick Ministry of Health) * [Sous vide style cooking requirements](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=BCCDC-288-2335) (one page outline) #### [Eggs](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/food-premises-guidelines#8840) For guidelines on retail meat operations, see [Meat, Poultry & Eggs Guidelines](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/meat-poultry-eggs-guidelines). * [Food Premises – Guideline for Pooling Eggs](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/Pooled%20Egg%20Guideline_FINAL.pdf) Safely |Traditional [Chinese](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/Pooled%20Egg%20Guideline_FINAL_Tch.pdf "link opens a new window") | Simplified [Chinese](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/Pooled%20Egg%20Guideline_FINAL_Sch.pdf) | [Korean](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/Pooled%20Egg%20Guideline_FINAL_Kor.pdf "link opens a new window") | [Punjabi](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/Pooled%20Egg%20Guideline_FINAL_Pun.pdf "link opens a new window") | [Tagalog](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/Pooled%20Egg%20Guideline_FINAL_Tag.pdf "link opens a new window") | [Vietnamese](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/Pooled%20Egg%20Guideline_FINAL_Vie.pdf "link opens a new window") #### [Fish and shellfish​](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/food-premises-guidelines#7487) For guidelines on retail fish operations, see [Fish & Shellfish Processing Plant Guidelines](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/fish-shellfish-processing-plant-guidelines). ##### Oysters * [Guide for restaurant operators serving raw oysters and bivalve shellfish](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Fish/GuideForRestaurantsServingRawOystersAndBivalveShellfish.pdf) * [Oyster restaurant recommendations to environmental health officers (EHOs) and restaurant operators](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Fish/Oyster%20Restaurant%20Recommendations_final.pdf "link opens a new window") * [Oysters for raw consumption (safety plan)](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Fish/FSP%20for%20Oysters%20Raw%20Consumption.pdf "link opens a new window") * [Food premises serving raw oysters and other bivalve shellfish (factsheet)](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/OYSTERS%20Food%20Safety%20Alert.pdf "link opens a new window") * [Bivalve shellfish safety: Restaurant and retail operator advice](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Fish/Bivalve%20Safety%20for%20Rest-Retail.pdf "link opens a new window") * [Shellfish receiving and tracking log](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Fish/ShellfishReceivingAndTrackingLog.pdf) ##### Sushi * [Sushi safety](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Fish/SushiSafety.pdf "link opens a new window") ##### Tuna & farmed fish * [Fish retail: Guideline for the exemption of certain species of tuna and farmed fish from the parasite destruction processes (freezing) prior to service in a raw or lightly cooked form](http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/GuidelineExemptionofFishSpeciesfromParasiteDestrProcessesJan2010.pdf "link opens a new window") ## Canadian Food Retail and Food Services Code ### Canadian Food Retail and Food Services Code​ ​This nationally developed code consists of model requirements for safeguarding public health and assuring food safety. The Code provides practical, user-friendly interpretations and guidance for compliance with the provincial legislation. It embodies sound scientific, risk-based approaches to food safety. It is the overriding principle underlying Canada’s food safety practices. * [![Image 11](http://www.bccdc.ca/_layouts/15/images/icpdf.png)Canadian-Food-Retail-and-Food-Services-Code.pdf](http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Professionals-Site/Documents/Canadian-Food-Retail-and-Food-Services-Code.pdf)​ ​ [Do you donate or distribute food? 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