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Medical professionals in Ontario are expressing concern about how changes to child vaccine recommendations in the U.S. could impact children here. Caryn Lieberman reports.

Parental trust in childhood vaccines has declined following the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new international study. The findings suggest it may be contributing to the global rise measles cases. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 28, 2025. 

One of the key reasons B.C. has been able to move into step two of its restart plan is vaccination rates. They have easily topped the threshold for easing restrictions and vaccine hesitancy is seeing a big drop. As Aaron McArthur reports, that means we are on target for phase three of the reopening in...

An initially vaccine-hesitant B.C. family is sharing their heartbreaking ordeal that ended with the loss of a loved one due to COVID-19. Julia Foy reports.

What you need to know about B.C.’s vaccine card, as questions swirl about the roll out next week. Also, after COVID-19 claims the life of an unvaccinated B.C. father, the warning from his relatives, who were initially hesitant about the shots. And, as the Stanley Park coyote cull continues, there is some objection to how...

There are some reports across the country claiming there is a growing number of people who are refusing the Moderna booster. Health authorities are attributing the hesitancy to a fear of mixing vaccines. Elizabeth Zogalis reports.

Pregnant people across the Maritimes are being urged to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Doctors say there is some vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women, but recent studies show there are no safety concerns with getting the jab at any point throughout a pregnancy. Alicia Draus reports.

Recent numbers suggest the fourth wave may have hit its peak in Saskatchewan, however, the weekend’s Thanksgiving gatherings could change that.

There’s been an uptick in COVID-19 vaccinations since the proof of vaccination program was announced in Saskatchewan last week. However, there are still numerous individuals who are either hesitant or against getting the jab.

President-elect Joe Biden promised on Friday that his administration will launch a “massive” public information campaign to build trust of COVID-19 vaccines, and fight disinformation and vaccine hesitancy.

Despite a grim week in Alberta with rising COVID-19 active cases and death toll, University of Alberta law professor and Canada research chair in health law and policy Tim Caulfield says recent research show the adverse impact misinformation is having on many people.

“The road we have ahead of us… is really trying to steer people towards the information that they can get that is actually factual, science-based.” Michelle Kirkbride from NorWest Co-op Community Health discusses addressing vaccine hesitancy in Manitoba.

SFU researcher Scott Lear explains the pan-Canadian effort to explore COVID-19 immunity and vaccine hesitancy in South Asian communities.

Another 60 doctor offices will soon begin vaccinating patients as Alberta’s vaccine rollout continues to expand. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, it follows a pilot project aimed at targeting people who might be sitting on the fence about getting a COVID-19 shot.

The Manitoba government is launching a million dollar grant program in the hopes of helping vaccine hesitant communities persuade residents to get their shots. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said Thursday that the money will be broken down into grants of up to $20,000 that can be applied for by groups with plans to reach their...

IPSOS polling exclusively for Global News finds the majority – 52 per cent – say they do not believe the government will hit its September COVID-19 vaccination target. A growing number -69 per cent – say they would take a vaccine as soon as possible, without hesitation. That’s up three points since last month. And...

A recent paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal explores the root cause of vaccine hesitancy in some First Nation communities. Sarah Komadina has more.

Appointments for the first shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine to Nova Scotia booked up almost instantly but recently there’s growing hesitancy around the vaccine. While the majority of AstraZeneca appointments are still being filled the demand has slowed down in Nova Scotia. Alicia Draus reports.

Health Matters March 23: U.S. regulators say AstraZeneca may have included outdated clinical trial results. Plus Canada’s first Metis-led COVID-19 vaccination clinic aims to reduce vaccine hesitancy. Su-Ling Goh reports.

Dr. Krishana Sankar, science communication lead at COVID-19 Resources Canada, shares advice for dealing with vaccine-hesitant loved ones.