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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.

After protests in Montreal, Quebec, Canada turned violent over the weekend, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre pointed the finger at the Liberal government on Monday during question period in the House of Commons. “It’s what happens after nine years of a woke prime minister pushing radical, woke identity politics dividing people by race, gender, vaccine...

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.

Quebec is recommending those aged 70 and over, or those having received two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, get a third dose booster shot of a mRNA vaccine. But as Global’s Tim Sargeant reports, health officials aren’t recommending a third dose for all adults even though Health Canada has given the green light to the...

It’s not a question of ‘if’ but rather ‘when’ for Health Canada to give the green light to a COVID-19 vaccine for children. Last week, Pfizer asked the department to approve its vaccine for children aged five to 11 years old. As Olivia O’Malley reports, the news has mixed reaction from Quebec parents.

National Assembly reporter Raquel Fletcher asks Health Minister Christian Dubé about problems with the ClicSanté COVID-19 vaccination website as people try to advance their second dose appointment. The Health Minister says they are constantly working to improve things.

Quebec’s digital transformation minister says a security issue with the new vaccination passport system and the VaxiCode app has been fixed. Hackers managed to access the QR codes of several government cabinet ministers including Premier François Legault. Now the government is working with hackers and consultants to make sure that doesn’t happen again. Global’s Raquel...

With Quebec’s COVID-19 vaccine passport system now in effect, homeless advocates are raising concerns over the potential impacts on those experiencing homelessness. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines explains.

Quebec implemented its vaccine passport system to access non-essential businesses at the beginning of the month, but not all businesses say it’s running smoothly. Global’s Phil Carpenter looks at how some restaurants are even once again reverting to take-out only.

Ontario has started doing it, and now Quebec wants to as well. The health ministry is hoping to have an answer soon on whether or not COVID-19 vaccination can be offered to children who are about to turn 12 years old. As Global’s Raquel Fletcher explains, the health minister also has his sights set on...

As the COVID-19 situation in Quebec hospitals continues to worsen, the province announced more restrictions on the unvaccinated. In less than two weeks people without vaccine passports will no longer be able to enter the SAQ or the SQDC. Global’s Dan Spector reports.

Thursday was the first full day that members of the Canadian Armed Forces helped out with the province’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign. The Quebec government requested the help amid a rapid increase in infections driven by the Omicron variant. As Global’s Phil Carpenter reports, the military’s deployment is concentrated in Montreal and Laval.