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New program launched for vaccine-injured CanadiansThe Public Health Agency of Canada has taken over a program for vaccine-injured CanadiansHealthApr 1
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Pharmacists in Manitoba can now administer measles-containing vaccinesMeasles is spreading in Manitoba, where 392 cases of the virus have been reported this year. Pharmacists in the province are asking to take a jab in the fight.HealthMar 31
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U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it ‘unprecedented’The U.K. Health Security Agency described the event as 'rapidly evolving' and warned of the potential for further cases.WorldMar 18
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Court blocks U.S. child vaccine changes, says RFK Jr. may have violated lawThe decision halts an order to end broad recommendations for all children to be vaccinated against flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, some forms of meningitis and RSV.HealthMar 16
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Hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses are rising across Canada: reportNearly 60,000 people were hospitalized in what the CIHI calls 'vaccine-preventable respiratory hospitalizations' across Canada in 2024.Health9 hours
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Toronto Public Health temporarily pauses vaccine-related suspensions of studentsToronto Public Health says it is pausing student suspension orders related to vaccine records for the rest of the school year while it works with families to update records.HealthMar 4
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Ontario’s 1st cases of another mpox variant reported in TorontoToronto Public Health is asking people to ensure they're vaccinated if eligible to prevent transmission, with officials saying two doses will ensure proper protection.HealthMar 10
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Potential measles exposures reported on 2 flights, Pearson airport: Public HealthPeople who believe they were exposed are asked to monitor for symptoms until March 15 and to check their vaccination record for potential measles protection.HealthMar 4
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Dozens of measles cases linked to farm show; Manitoba expands vaccine eligibilityManitoba's top doctor says more than 30 cases of measles, with more expected to be documented, have been linked to a large agriculture event last month.HealthFeb 12
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Measles alert urges countries to vaccinate more, including CanadaCanada has seen an increase in measles cases with 164 cases — 154 confirmed, 10 probable — as of Jan. 24, 2026. Manitoba is the province with the highest number of cases.CanadaFeb 4
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$50M Vaccine Injury Support Program still failing, injured sayA five-month Global News investigation last year found Canada's Vaccine Injury Support Program wasn't working as intended. It still isn't.CanadaFeb 2
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What is Nipah virus? What to know about the disease as India faces outbreakNipah virus has a death rate ranging from 45 to 75 per cent, and there is no vaccine or medical treatment available for animals or humans.HealthJan 27
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2 people dead after meningitis outbreak at U.K. universityThe institution cancelled all in-person exams on Monday, and the students' union called off events and shut down venues in response to the outbreak.TrendingMar 16
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Parents charged with child endangerment after toddler injured by wolf at zooThe parents of a 17-month-old toddler who was injured after sticking his hand into a wolf enclosure have been charged with child endangerment, police said.TrendingApr 8
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Poilievre, Rogan chat MMA, exercise and trade: ‘Knock the tariffs down’The Conservative leader made an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast after turning down Rogan’s invite during the last election.PoliticsMar 19
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Public health warns of potential Kingston measles exposuresSoutheast Public Health is warning Kingston residents of possible measles exposures at three local locations following a newly confirmed case of the highly contagious virus.HealthFeb 24
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1 province is lowering colorectal cancer screening age and more could followPrince Edward Island announced it's changing its screening age eligibility to 45, but other provinces say they're still investigating whether to do so.HealthApr 1
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Marilyn Gladu will vote with Liberals on abortion, Carney says'She will vote with the government if there are votes relating to any aspect of that issue as well as the rights of Canadians to be their whole selves,' Carney said.CanadaApr 9
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Liberal convention welcomes Gladu, Carney with majority within reachLiberal party national director Azam Ishmael boasted Thursday that the party expects a "record-breaking number" of supporters to attend the convention — around 4,500 members.PoliticsApr 9
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B.C. denies funding for drug covered in every other provinceEighty-year-old B.C. resident Joey Kerr was also diagnosed with MDS six years ago, but she doesn't have the chance to experience Barry's life-changing medication.HealthApr 14