Whooping cough warnings continue amid low vaccination rates in rural Alberta
Low rates of childhood vaccinations in Alberta rural communities as whooping cough warning issued
Health
Mar 17
Health minister ‘deeply concerned’ about rise of measles cases in Canada
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.
Health
Mar 4
Peterborough-area health units urge measles vaccination as Canadian cases rise
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.
Health
Mar 6
1st case of measles confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka region, latest in Ontario
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.
Health
Mar 13
Measles cases ‘just a matter of time’ in Alberta, warn doctors pushing for provincial action
Health experts warn that higher vaccination rates are needed in Alberta to prevent measles cases from spreading here like they have in Europe.
Health
Feb 9
Cameroon begins malaria vaccine rollout in global milestone
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.
World
Jan 22
HPV vaccine can prevent cancer. So why isn’t it free for many Canadians?
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.
Health
Feb 1
Health minister asked about Alberta’s vaccination rate after report on vaccine messaging documents
Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange fielded questions Thursday about the flu and COVID-19 vaccination rate in the province.
Health
Dec 21, 2023
Ventilation, vaccines important during holiday gatherings: expert
Gathering with loved ones during the holidays? A few simple arrangements can help lower the chances of respiratory illness crashing your Christmas party.
Health
Dec 21, 2023
The West Block – Episode 15, Season 13
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.
Canada
Dec 24, 2023
AHS warns of potential measles exposure at Calgary airport, Alberta Children’s Hospital
Alberta Health Services issued a public alert on Tuesday due to potential measles exposures. People in stated Calgary locations should self-monitor for symptoms.
Health
Nov 29, 2023
Peterborough health officials urge public to get both flu, COVID-19 shots
The latest COVID-19 vaccine is eligible to any Ontario resident age six months or older and can be administed alongside a flu shot
Health
Oct 31, 2023
Will updated COVID-19 vaccines work against latest variant? What experts say
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.
Health
Sep 1, 2023
COVID-19 Resource Canada co-founder says infection and mortality rates still high
Tara Moriarty said the COVID-19 risk remains high across most of Canada, noting the risk is higher in some provinces than others.
Health
Jul 12, 2023
Biden officials restricted from contact with social media firms to moderate content
The litigation was originally filed by former Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, both Republicans.
U.S. News
Jul 4, 2023
B.C. doctor suing Interior Health for wrongful suspension
Charles Hoffe says his vaccine safety concerns led him to be suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada
Apr 25, 2023
Whooping cough outbreak grows in Alberta: ‘Any rise in cases is concerning’
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.
Health
Apr 21, 2023
COVID misinformation led to at least 2,800 deaths in Canada, $300M in costs: report
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.
Health
Jan 26, 2023
Cervical cancer rates in Canada and U.S. are dropping. Experts think they know why
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.
Health
Jan 16, 2023
Canadians’ concern over COVID-19 has waned — and so has their drive to get vaccinated: poll
A majority of Canadians remained concerned about COVID-19, however Canadians’ anxieties toward the virus have softened and vary depending on age, according to a new poll.
Health
Jan 6, 2023