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Low rates of childhood vaccinations in Alberta rural communities as whooping cough warning issued

As 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.

Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit advise residents to review immunization records and get updated with the measles vaccine.

While cases have been popping up across the country, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit announced Wednesday morning that the area has its first confirmed case of measles.

The released figure of 784,980 comes during National Immunization Awareness Week, which runs April 22-30.

Health experts warn that higher vaccination rates are needed in Alberta to prevent measles cases from spreading here like they have in Europe.

The global fight against malaria took a stride forward on Monday as Cameroon launched the world's first routine vaccine program against the mosquito-borne disease.

The human papillomavirus is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Canada, with more than 75 per cent of sexually active adults estimated to develop it.

Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange fielded questions Thursday about the flu and COVID-19 vaccination rate in the province.

Gathering with loved ones during the holidays? A few simple arrangements can help lower the chances of respiratory illness crashing your Christmas party.

A special year end conversation with the Prime Minister. It’s been quite a year for Justin Trudeau, from the affordability crisis to questions about his own political leadership.

Alberta Health Services issued a public alert on Tuesday due to potential measles exposures. People in stated Calgary locations should self-monitor for symptoms.

The latest COVID-19 vaccine is eligible to any Ontario resident age six months or older and can be administed alongside a flu shot

Canada's first known case of the Omicron variant BA.2.86 was detected this week in British Columbia as the country became the seventh in the world to report its presence.

Tara Moriarty said the COVID-19 risk remains high across most of Canada, noting the risk is higher in some provinces than others.

The litigation was originally filed by former Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, both Republicans.

Charles Hoffe says his vaccine safety concerns led him to be suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A whooping cough outbreak in Alberta is growing at a time when a report shows that perception of the importance of routine childhood vaccinations has declined.

Misinformation related to COVID-19 caused at least 2,800 deaths, led to 13,000 additional hospitalizations and cost hospitals $300 million in expenses, according to a new report.

A significant drop in the number of Americans with cervical cancer in the U.S. highlights the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine - a success story also playing out in Canada.