AstraZeneca says it’s withdrawing COVID vaccine amid low demand
AstraZeneca says a surplus of other available COVID-19 vaccines and declining demand are the reasons behind why it's withdrawing Vaxzevria.
Health
May 8
Ontario midwives can now administer routine vaccines, prescribe more drugs
Sylvia Jones announced the expanded scope for midwives, saying it will connect more people to convenient care and reduce the need for referrals to other professionals.
Health
May 3
University of Manitoba receives ‘groundbreaking’ funding for vaccine, biomanufacturing research
The University of Manitoba received a record breaking investment for vaccine and biomedical research. This will also include the construction of two research facilities.
Science
May 6
Fall COVID-19 vaccine guidelines are out. Here’s what NACI recommends
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization released its updated guidelines on Friday for a COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the fall.
Health
May 3
More than 1,400 Waterloo Region HS students suspended over vaccination issues
More than 1,400 high school students in Waterloo Region were suspended by Waterloo Public Health on Wednesday morning for having out-of-date vaccination records.
Canada
May 1
Vaccine injury compensation fund gets additional $36M from feds
The federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020.
Health
Apr 24
Dr. Bonnie Henry justified in extending vaccine mandate for health-care workers, judge says
Justice Simon Coval ruled that while the orders did violate Charter Guarantees of Conscience and Religion, the infringement was reasonable to protect public health.
Health
May 14
Alberta’s flu death toll highest in 15 years as vaccine uptake declines
According to data from the province's respiratory virus dashboard, 15,215 cases of lab-confirmed influenza cases were recorded this respiratory virus season.
Health
Apr 29
Whooping cough outbreak declared in eastern Newfoundland
Officials say whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can be prevented through routine childhood vaccinations and treated with antibiotics.
Health
May 10
6,819 Waterloo Region students on verge of suspension over immunization issues
Public Health says high school students have until the end of April to get their vaccination records in order or valid exemptions in place before suspensions kick in on May 1.
Education
Apr 9
Trial begins for Saskatchewan man accused of abducting daughter to prevent COVID-19 vaccination
The trial is centered around Michael Gordon Jackson, a 53-year-old who pleaded not guilty to abduction in contravention of a child custody order.
Canada
Apr 8
Mother testifies in trial of man accused of abducting child to avoid COVID-19 vaccine
The mother told the courtroom she and Michael met in 2013 and after three and a half years of marriage, the couple separated.
Canada
Apr 9
‘Distrust of police’: Michael Gordon Jackson abduction trial continues in Regina
Jackson is accused with abducting his daughter to prevent her from getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Crime
Apr 11
Michael Gordon Jackson found guilty in COVID-19 abduction trial
Jackson was found guilty after being on trial for contravention of a custody order, after allegedly abducting his daughter in Nov. 2021 until Feb. 2022 to avoid a COVID-19 vaccine.
Canada
Apr 19
Alberta pharmacists ask for provincial rule change to help deliver measles vaccines
Medical associations are concerned that cases of two preventable diseases are climbing. Alberta pharmacists are requesting permission to offer measles vaccines.
Health
Mar 25
Measles vaccine makers report shortages in Canada as cases rise
Two companies that make measles vaccines are reporting shortages, saying remaining doses are reserved for public health programs. The shortage comes as global cases rise.
Health
Mar 21
‘Critical’ to get measles vaccine to stem outbreaks: WHO
Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.
Health
Mar 19
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
Manitoba experts ‘worried’ as uptake of measles vaccine drops 3 per cent
In 2022, an average of 77.1 per cent of children up to two years old had their first measles vaccine, and 72.4 per cent had their second by age seven.
Health
Mar 11
Manitoba measles-free, but expert urges vaccination
Manitoba is measles-free so far, but an expert says it's worth it to be prepared with a vaccine. 'It's one of the most effective vaccines that we have available to us,' he said.
Health
Mar 5
