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A new report suggests a growing number of Canadians are not getting the travel vaccines they need before heading out on vacation. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on the risks of travelling unprotected.

UBC-led research shows the COVID-19 vaccine helps protect pregnant people from giving birth prematurely and from getting severely ill. As Kylie Stanton reports, data from nearly 20,000 women forms one of the largest datasets worldwide.

The COVID-19 vaccine can help protect pregnant people from getting severely ill or giving birth prematurely according to a new study. Researchers working with the University of British Columbia analyzed the health records of nearly 20,000 pregnant individuals diagnosed with COVID. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Dec. 16, 2025. 

One local epidemiologist is concerned over the low number of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations in Manitoba.

Jeannette Piddington, a Calgary mother of four, is concerned for other Albertans after it took her a long time to book her family’s influenza shots using the province’s newest booking system. Meanwhile, a local pharmacist says the system is causing confusion and could be behind the decline in flu vaccinations at his pharmacy. Craig Momney...

Pharmacists in Alberta say they’re constantly checking with private distributors, trying to alleviate waitlists of people hoping to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the province this fall. As Skylar Peters reports, they’re concerned the confusion — and cost — may drive people away from getting one altogether.

As health care teams brace for respiratory virus season across the country, doctors are urging people to do what they can to protect themselves and others. For seniors that includes getting an R-S-V vaccine. Health reporter Katherine Ward reports why doctors say getting the shot can make a big difference if you get sick.

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. 

Health officials have been keeping a close eye on the southern hemisphere for what to expect from the upcoming flu and COVID-19 season. Andrea Macpherson explains.

COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumours, according new data. The research published in the journal ‘Nature’ found the mRNA in these vaccines appears to enhance the immune system’s ability to respond. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters...

CanAge’s Vaccine Report Card has found Manitoba’s vaccine funding, access and awareness have improved for the second year in a row. Iris Dyck reports.

London Drugs pharmacist Jennifer Ho discusses who should get the shots and what those planning on receiving one should know.

It’s that time of year again — when Quebecers are being reminded to roll up their sleeves. The province’s annual vaccination campaign against the flu and COVID-19 is underway. But this year, the vaccines aren’t free for everyone. As Felicia Parrillo explains, some residents will have to pay.

With the colder weather comes flu season, and doctors are recommending vaccines, especially for the elderly, young children, and those with underlying conditions.

A new poll has found increasing support for mandatory vaccinations for children. But as Kylie Stanton reports, the level of support is still below pre-pandemic levels.

Former leaders of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have condemned recent internal claims made by the agency’s current vaccine chief. In a letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the group challenged a memo claiming— without evidence— that COVID-19 vaccines caused the deaths of 10 children. Katherine Ward has this story...

As flu activity rises sharply across Ontario, mirroring a nationwide surge, health officials are urging families to stay vigilant before gathering for the holidays. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins Candace Daniel to break down what the increase means, who’s most at risk, and why vaccination remains one of the strongest tools for protection...

Doctors are stressing the importance of getting vaccinated against measles before pregnancy, after another premature baby died in Canada after being exposed to the highly infectious illness. An Alberta newborn is the province’s first death from measles. As Heather Yourex-West explains, reports of cases appear to be slowing, but doctors warn the danger is not...

Canada has officially lost its measles elimination status, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. It comes after more than a year of outbreaks in under-vaccinated communities across Canada, including in Alberta. Jasmine King reports.

Though initially eliminated in Canada in 1998, measles is making a comeback and the country has officially lost its measles elimination status. Outbreaks have been happening in under-vaccinated and unvaccinated communities in multiple provinces. In 2025 alone, more than 5,000 cases were reported nationwide – the majority being in Alberta and Ontario. Touria Izri explains...