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COVID-19 vaccine protects pregnant women from getting severely ill, study findsDr. Deborah Money, senior author of the paper published Monday in JAMA, said having such a large study "robustly" confirms the benefit of COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women.HealthDec 15
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Edmonton and Red Deer to host 2027 world juniors hockey championshipThe 18,500-seat Rogers Place will serve as the primary venue and host 17 games, including both semifinals and the medal games. An additional 14 games will be held in Red Deer.SportsNov 18
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Alberta doctors frustrated with loss of measles elimination status: ‘Significant step backwards’Alberta’s measles outbreaks have sickened nearly 2,000 people – almost all unvaccinated – since March and killed an infant who contracted the disease in the womb.HealthNov 10
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Premature baby dies from measles in Alberta as cases throughout province near 2,000An infant born prematurely died shortly after being born, after its mother contracted measles during pregnancy, Alberta's health minister said.HealthOct 2
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Pfizer says Canada just approved its new COVID-19 vaccine for this fallPfizer said Health Canada has approved its latest COVID-19 vaccine that targets a new Omicron variant. It will be made available in the fall.HealthAug 19
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White House releases list of donors paying for Trump’s ‘beautiful’ ballroomEarlier this month, Trump welcomed nearly 130 donors to a dinner at the White House to reward them for contributions to the ballroom construction.U.S. NewsOct 24
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Amazon Canada Black Friday: Your ultimate guide to must-shop dealsFrom beloved brands like Apple, Dyson and Oral B to hidden gems, we’ve done the deal-digging for you. Read on to make your Black Friday shopping spree the best one yet!The CuratorNov 29
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Amazon Canada Cyber Monday: Your ultimate guide to must-shop dealsFrom fan-favourite brands like UGG, Under Armour, Dyson, and LEGO to hidden gems, we’ve done the deal-digging for you, curating only the best Amazon Cyber Monday sales.The CuratorDec 1
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Alberta surpasses all of the United States in confirmed measles casesAlberta is home to just under five million people, while the United States population is more than 341 million.HealthJul 14
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Vaccine injury programs elsewhere also face challenges, criticismSome Britons have also criticized their program as too slow to assess injury cases, while setting thresholds too high to qualify, and payouts made too low for those who get them.InvestigationsJul 2
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Rampant measles spread in northern Alberta prompts another standing exposure advisoryAlberta Health Services says measles cases are growing in the province's northwest region, particularly in the communities of La Crete, Fort Vermilion and High Level.HealthJun 12
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So many measles cases in southern Alberta, health authority issues standing advisory'This standing advisory will replace the use of separate site-specific advisories, which no longer accurately capture the scope of potential risk at this time in the zone.'HealthMay 23
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RFK Jr. wants placebo testing for ‘new’ vaccines, some experts say it’s unethicalThe health department did not provide details on how the proposed changes will be enforced or to which vaccine trials they will apply.TrendingMay 2
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Dr. Sunil Sookram named Alberta’s new interim top doctor amid measles outbreakTrained as an ER physician, Dr. Sunil Sookram currently is the medical director and chief of medical staff at Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park.PoliticsApr 17
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43 cases of measles in Alberta, outbreak east of Edmonton prompts public alertThe number of confirmed cases of measles keeps growing across Alberta and an outbreak has been identified in Two Hills, prompting a public health alert.HealthApr 8
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Measles can ‘erase’ your immune system’s memory. Here’s howMeasles doesn’t just cause illness, but also erases the immune system’s memory, leaving people vulnerable to infections they’ve previously fought off.HealthApr 4
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China braces for new U.S. tariffs totalling 104%, vows ‘fight to the end’The Chinese Commerce Ministry said the U.S.‘s imposition of 'so-called "reciprocal tariffs"' on China is 'completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice.'WorldApr 8
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I dug through thousands of Amazon Big Spring Sale deals—these 9 are goldenAmazon’s Big Spring Sale is the perfect excuse to stock up, level up and smarten up your home.The CuratorMar 25
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The winter ‘quademic’? You may be sick with one of these 4 virusesSneezing, fever, chills, vomiting, coughing — it’s not just one virus wreaking havoc this winter; it’s a combination of four major illnesses.HealthJan 27
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Feds say provinces now responsible for buying COVID vaccinesIn addition to provinces and territories having to buy COVID-19 vaccines going forward, they will also be responsible for determining the timing of vaccinations.CanadaJan 10