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The Quebec government has recently announced an expansion of free access to the shingles vaccine. Shingles is a common condition that can be serious, with about 27,000 cases reported in Quebec each year. Dr. Omobola Sobanjo, Public Health Director for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, joins Global News Morning host Laura Casella to share what you need...

It’s that time of year again — when Quebecers are being reminded to roll up their sleeves. The province’s annual vaccination campaign against the flu and COVID-19 is underway. But this year, the vaccines aren’t free for everyone. As Felicia Parrillo explains, some residents will have to pay.

Despite Alberta and Quebec charging residents to get the COVDI-19 vaccine, Saskatchewan is continuing to offer it free of charge.

Alberta’s already done it, and soon, COVID-19 vaccines also won’t be free of charge for some people in Quebec. Heather Yourex-West explains Quebec’s decision, which groups can still get subsidized shots, and what the medical community thinks.

U.S. censorship fears deepen after ABC puts “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on pause. How Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to strengthen Canada-Mexico relations. Why Quebec is joining Alberta in ending free COVID-19 vaccinations for some people. Plus, the rise of Canada’s women’s national rugby team.

A case of measles was detected at the Rialto Theatre in Montreal. Public Health is asking those who were in attendance and who haven’t been vaccinated to isolate. As Elizabeth Zogalis reports, a rise in the number of cases in and outside of Quebec is cause for concern.

Concern is growing over the influx of measles cases in Quebec with ten reported transmissions so far. On the defensive, Quebec Public health officials say a new vaccination campaign is being deployed in schools. Epidemiologist Dr. Chistopher Labos sits down with host Brayden Jagger Haines to discuss the fast spreading infectious disease.

Medical professionals prepare for flu season throughout Montreal. Global’s Billy Shields reports.

In another move to try and boost vaccination rates in Quebec, the premier is pushing forward with plans for a vaccination passport. François Legault says those who have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine should be rewarded with additional freedoms. As Global’s Tim Sargeant reports, it comes as signs of a fourth wave are...

Quebec is now allowing people to get a third COVID-19 vaccine in the name of travel. Those who received AstraZeneca as their first dose and either Moderna or Pfizer as their second are not considered fully vaccinated in some countries. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, some have harsh words for the government for putting people...

Quebec is facing a critical nursing shortage. Now the province might be forced to suspend thousands of other health-care workers who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. As Raquel Fletcher reports, the Oct. 15 deadline set by the government is quickly approaching.

Hospitals in Alberta and Saskatchewan overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients are changing the way they deliver care. How one city is now mandating vaccine passports, and the renewed plea for everyone to get vaccinated. He was elected, but now Ontario MP-elect Kevin Vuong is being rejected by voters as he faces calls to resign. Quebec’s Bill...

A COVID-stricken mom with a powerful message. Her reasons for avoiding the vaccine and why she regrets it now. Quebec makes a move to crackdown on anti-vaccine protesters and the spread of misinformation, will B.C. follow? And bold thieves caught in the act.

A recent survey suggests more than a quarter of parents in Quebec would not let their young children get vaccinated against COVID-19. What could this mean for vaccination efforts in the province? Global’s Laura Casella asks epidemiologist Dr. Gaston De Serres to weigh-in.

Quebec’s health network is working hard to try and get more people vaccinated. From lotteries with free trips down south, they are throwing incentives around. They want to increase vaccination rates, especially among the young. As Amanda Jelowicki reports, Montreal’s health department set up a mobile clinic at La Ronde to specifically reach that group.

Quebec says more people aged 18-39 years old need to get their COVID-19 shot in order to achieve immunity and regain our freedoms. But many are reluctant to get the jab because they say they don’t understand how vaccines work. Global’s Gloria Henriquez explains how the three COVID-19 vaccines available in Canada work.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that while the federal government was looking at COVID-19 vaccine certification, what some have referred to as vaccine “passports” for international travel, it was up to provinces to decide a domestic approach. Quebec, for example, is considering using a vaccine passport for things like gyms if the province were...

Although the data still needs to be scrutinized, Quebec company Medicago says its latest trial suggests the COVID-19 vaccine it’s produced with GlaxoSmithKline is showing promise. Jamie Mauracher explains where the Canadian-made shot is now in the approval process, and its implications beyond this country.

Canada’s top health officials warn of another dark winter ahead, as fears of a fifth COVID-19 wave rise, with Omicron becoming the dominant variant. What chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam has to say about your holiday plans. Plus, meet one family who’s divided over getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, the struggle with long...

Quebec is hoping to administer one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to the province’s 650,000 children aged five to 11 before Christmas. Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports.