Mother of dead child angry anti-vaccine page used girl’s image on Facebook
The mother of Nevaeh Denine is furious her daughter’s altered image was used online as part of an anti-vaccination campaign. Continue reading
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Student who sued health agency over chickenpox vaccine now has the chickenpox
The lawyer for a Kentucky high school student who wasn’t allowed to participate in school activities because he wasn’t vaccinated for chickenpox says his client has now contracted the illness. Continue reading
Bots, trolls helping fuel vaccine misinformation online: chief public health officer
Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday in Ottawa that bots have been spreading false claims about vaccinations and increasing tensions on the issue. Continue reading
Calgary Vaccine Hesitancy Clinic aims to convince parents to get kids vaccinated
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Over 50 people who may have been exposed to measles this week went to get vaccinated at a clinic on Friday in Calgary. Meanwhile, another clinic has been busy at the Alberta Children’s Hospital trying to convince vaccine hesitant parents to get their kids immunized. Continue reading
Facebook announces steps to tackle anti-vaccine groups, misinformation
Facebook says it will take its cue from global health organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which have publicly identified verifiable vaccine hoaxes. Continue reading
Billboard company removes anti-vaccine ads in Toronto amid criticism
The organization launched a massive ad campaign across Toronto last Thursday, with four messages set to rotate over more than 50 digital billboards for two weeks. Continue reading
Autism ‘myths’ fuelled by the Internet, Halifax health experts say
The negative impact of “non-evidence based” medical information on the internet is causing concern among scientists and clinicians around the world and in Nova Scotia, especially those working in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Continue reading
‘Kid scientist’s’ viral video takes jab at anti-vaccine movement
A 12-year-old from Mexico brilliantly addresses parents who believe vaccines can cause autism. Continue reading
‘Vaxxed’ filmmakers: ‘This is not an anti-vaccination movie’
The producers of the documentary ‘Vaxxed’ insist it’s not anti-vaccine, but its trailer is more ambiguous. Continue reading
Anti-vaccine mothers discuss their thinking amid backlash
One is a businesswoman and an MBA graduate. Another is a corporate vice president. The third is a registered nurse. Continue reading