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As Thanksgiving weekend kicks off, so does cold and flu season! Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us for a health checkup, discussing how bad flu season is shaping up, the pros and cons of ultra-processed foods, and a new self-referral option for mammograms in Ontario. Plus, find out why the germs on your toothbrush might not...

The death toll from an outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda has risen to 11 people, according to health authorities. There are at least 36 confirmed cases of the disease that manifests like Ebola. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 3, 2024.

Health officials in Rwanda say eight people have died as the country fights an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease. Katherine Ward has more on what the central African nation is doing to manage the spread.

In the last two weeks, three new COVID vaccines have been approved by Health Canada. Here to discuss the new approvals and who should be getting a booster is Global BC Medical Contributor, Dr. Birinder Narang.

Ottawa Public Health has announced a person’s death in August could be attributed to contracting a rare, mosquito-borne illness that has no cure: the eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), also known as ‘Triple E.’ And while it is exceedingly rare in Canada, experts say it could become more common with a warmer climate. Kyle Benning...

British Columbia’s health ministry says the first suspected human case of avian influenza has been detected in Canada. A teenager in the province has tested positive for the virus — also called bird flu — which can be fatal. There have been several cases detected in animals, but this is the first time it has...

WATCH: Pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk explains vaccine options to prevent shingles which comes from the chicken pox virus.

Dr. Bonnie Henry was back at the podium Tuesday providing British Columbians with an update on the flu and COVID situation in the province ahead of respiratory virus season. COVID cases are up but as Andrea Macpherson reports, the new vaccine now available is making a difference.

Concerns are growing about the spread of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), also known as ‘Triple E,’ a rare mosquito-borne virus after the death of a New Hampshire man. Mike Armstrong explains what the symptoms are, what makes the virus so dangerous, and how its transmission can be limited.

Alberta health care professionals are concerned over capacity issues with respiratory virus season looming. A controversial MLA rejoins the United Conservative Party caucus. A Calgary area car dealership faces charges after RCMP discover stolen vehicles being sold.

The Abbott Laboratories PCR test is designed for clinical use to detect mpox virus DNA from skin lesion swabs. Joe Scarpelli has the details and more in Health Matters for Oct. 4, 2024.

This week marks HPV prevention week in Canada — a virus that can cause cancer. As Teagan Rasche reports — while progress has been made in prevention efforts — doctors say there’s still more to be done.

Despite being declared a global public health emergency on Wednesday, a World Health Organization (WHO) official says monkeypox, or “mpox,” is not “the new COVID,” amid rising fears.

A Calgary mom is sharing her story, hoping it will be a reminder to parents about the seriousness of RSV. It’s a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild symptoms, but for infants it can have severe complications. Meghan Cobb has more.

The BC NDP is bringing attention to another controversial video of John Rustad. In the latest video, the Conservative leader appears to downplay the magnitude of COVID-19, a virus that has killed thousands of British Columbians. Keith Baldrey has more.

With kids back in school, children are bringing home more than just homework. We’re talking bacteria, viruses and head lice. Pharmacist Sherry Torkos joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton with tips on how parents can navigate back to school health.

Health officials are keeping a close eye on a couple of emerging viruses, including a never-before-seen insect-borne threat. Infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins us to discuss whether this new virus has made its way to Canada, the recent spike in mpox cases in Toronto, and the University of Calgary’s intriguing study on “poop...

A virus transmitted by insects is popping up in parts of the world where it has never been detected before this year, including Europe. Health reporter Katherine Ward what you need to know about Oropouche virus.

Health Canada has approved an updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the variants of the virus currently circulating. The move comes just after the agency approved Moderna’s updated mRNA COVID vaccine earlier this week. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Sep. 20, 2024.

Pfizer says Canada has selected its “Abrysvo” RSV vaccine for use in adults 60 and over for the upcoming virus season. “Abrysvo” is also approved for use in pregnant people to provide protection to infants. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Sept. 19, 2024.