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Whooping cough cases are surging in Canada. What’s going on?Quebec has seen the biggest spike in cases, with more than 11,600 reported so far this year, up from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019.CanadaSep 4
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Health Canada approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine targeting latest variantThe KP.3 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is dominating in Canada right now, accounting for the majority of the COVID-19 cases in the country.CanadaSep 17
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Why whooping cough cases are rising in CanadaMore than 11,670 cases have been reported in Quebec so far this year, a significant jump from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019.HealthAug 28
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Destroy old COVID shots to get new ones? What’s behind the guidanceSeveral provinces have suspended COVID-19 vaccination campaigns as Health Canada deals with approvals for a new shot that targets the main variant now in circulation.CanadaSep 6
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Whooping cough or cold? What symptoms to look for amid surgeWhooping cough is making a surge in Canada and the early symptoms of this bacterial illness make it appear as if it’s a common cold.HealthSep 3
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Mpox is on the rise. What Canadians need to know as the virus spreadsAs mpox cases escalate in Africa and increase in other countries like Canada, the World Health Organization on Wednesday again declared the virus a global public health emergency.HealthAug 14
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COVID-19 cases increase in Quebec amid ‘very, very contagious’ variantQuebec is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases. Experts forecast we will see more infections in the months to come, and recommend the most vulnerable receive their booster shot.CanadaJul 23
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Whooping cough cases on the rise in Quebec. Is it cause for concern?Health workers are seeing an increase in whooping cough cases in Quebec, sparking them to explain the importance of vaccinating against the disease.HealthJun 3
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BC United announces free shingles vaccines as part of campaignBC United announced that if the party wins the next provincial election, residents over the age of 50 will be able to receive shingles vaccines free of charge.PoliticsJun 8
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Lyme disease cases are rising. We don’t have a vaccine — but we used toWith Lyme disease cases climbing steadily in Canada, the lack of an available vaccine has become a pressing concern among infectious disease specialists.HealthJun 6
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Mpox and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time: NACINACI says the mpox vaccine can be given at the same time as an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, reversing its previous recommendation to wait at least four weeks due to safety concerns.CanadaMay 24
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A ‘zombie’ virus is raging among raccoons. What to knowWATCH: Toronto calls about sick raccoons spike as 'zombie’ virus rages in parts of CanadaCanadaMay 9
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Vaccine injury compensation fund gets additional $36M from fedsThe federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020.HealthApr 24
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As measles cases rise, Montreal public health optimistic outbreak can be brought under controlQuebec's Health Department reported 16 measles cases in Montreal and a total of 29 cases across the province, up from 17 on March 11.HealthMar 20
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Measles vaccine makers report shortages in Canada as cases riseTwo companies that make measles vaccines are reporting shortages, saying remaining doses are reserved for public health programs. The shortage comes as global cases rise.HealthMar 21
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Quebec reports 12 cases of measles after new infections confirmed in MontrealThe new cases are both in Montreal, adding to the seven that were previously reported in the public health jurisdiction that encompasses the city and its on-island suburbs.HealthMar 7
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Measles immunization rates in Sask. high as out-of-province cases pop upThe Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding residents to get their measles vaccine.HealthMar 7
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Can you get measles if vaccinated? What to know as cases riseAlthough fully vaccinated people can get measles, Dr. Sumontra Chakrabarti, an infectious diseases physician at Trillium Health Partners, stressed how infrequent it is.HealthMar 5
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Quebec facing 10 confirmed cases of measles, top doctor says he’s ‘worried’Measles, which is highly contagious, is spread through sneezing, coughing and breathing. Some cases may be fatal, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.HealthMar 4
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Health minister ‘deeply concerned’ about rise of measles cases in CanadaAs measles continues its slow spread across communities in the country, health officials are urging Canadians to stay vigilant and keep their vaccinations up-to-date.HealthMar 4