Measles cases tripled worldwide this year: WHO
Every region in the world, except the Americas, has seen more cases of measles this year compared to last year. Continue reading
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Anti-vaccination group to challenge New Brunswick mandatory immunization bill
Ted Kuntz of Vaccine Choice Canada said if Bill 39 were to become law, the group would pursue a challenge to the Supreme Court of Canada if necessary. Continue reading
Myth-busting commonly heard concerns about vaccines
By Kerry McAthey Radio Anchor/Reporter
Vaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to get immunized despite vaccines being readily available – is becoming a global concern. Continue reading
Surrey Board of Trade blasted for planned speech by prominent anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“We’re in the middle of a measles outbreak. There are over a thousand cases in the ‘states. And yet we have someone coming who spreads lies,” said Dr. Eric Cadesky. Continue reading
New York state ends religious vaccination exemptions
Parents in New York can no longer cite religion as a reason for not vaccinating their kids. Continue reading
Jessica Biel lobbies against vaccine bill, but denies being part of anti-vaxx movement
The actor joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lobby against a California bill that would mandate parents get approval from public health if they don’t want their child vaccinated. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Calling the shots — how Canadian teens can defy their anti-vaxxer parents
In Canada, the age of consent for most medical procedures is usually younger than 18, says Timothy Caulfield of the University of Alberta. Continue reading
Vaccine doubts spread like ‘disease’ online: public health expert
The head of a global vaccine alliance said that social media companies should remove false information on vaccines because it “kills people.” Continue reading
Unvaccinated: Should vaccinations be mandatory for school-aged kids?
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
Immunizations are not currently mandatory in Canada. Should they be? Continue reading
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Unvaccinated: Pockets of Canada vulnerable to serious outbreaks of disease
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Health officials have identified a number of other places across Canada that are vulnerable to outbreaks because they are largely unprotected. Continue reading