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Still ‘many steps to do’ in creating a hantavirus vaccine, experts sayFour Canadians are isolating across the country after exposure on the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship. The outbreak has left three dead and 11 other identified cases.HealthMay 13
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U.S. CDC study on COVID-19 vaccine efficacy won’t be released: officialsThe research paper was to appear in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's flagship publication.U.S. NewsApr 22
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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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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.HealthApr 16
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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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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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U.S. FDA head Marty Makary resigning after 13 months'He’s a great doctor, and he was having some difficulty,' Trump told reporters outside the White House. 'But he’s going to go on and he’s going to do well.'U.S. NewsMay 12
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Saskatoon infectious disease lab searches for hantavirus treatmentResearch from a Saskatoon-based infectious disease lab looks at the difference in the immune response between humans and rodents to identify a treatment approach for hantavirus.HealthMay 7
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The largest measles outbreak in the U.S. is over. Where does Canada stand?After Canada lost its measles elimination status on Nov. 10 2025, there have been 907 reported measles cases in the country since the start of 2026.HealthApr 28
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Kid Cudi fires M.I.A. from tour after ‘offensive remarks’ during onstage rants'After the last couple shows, I've been flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants,' Kid Cudi said in a social post announcing he removed M.I.A. from his tour.EntertainmentMay 5
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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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French hantavirus patient critically ill, on ‘final stage of supportive care’The French passenger hospitalized in Paris has a severe form of the disease that has caused life-threatening lung and heart problems, said Dr. Xavier Lescure.WorldMay 13
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7 more in Ontario told to isolate, considered ‘low-risk’ hantavirus contactsAnother six are isolating in Alberta and British Columbia, and remain asymptomatic for hantavirus, according to provincial health officials.HealthMay 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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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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$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