Anti-vaxxers
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
The sly ways anti-vaxxers are spreading misinformation online
Health experts say it’s “very easy” to be pulled into anti-vaccine websites without realizing. Continue reading
New Twitter feature tackling vaccine misinformation an ‘important step’: N.S. chief medical officer
Certain keywords linked to vaccines or vaccination in the Twitter app will now prompt a link to the federal government health website. Continue reading
Calls about measles vaccine doubled in two days, says Nova Scotia Health Authority
As a precaution, the NSHA is encouraging residents to check their immunization records, and ensure that they’ve got two shots of the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella. 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
SNL’s ‘The View’ tackles sanctuary cities as Meghan McCain, Joy Behar fight to talk
‘Saturday Night Live’ gave its own interpretation of a real-life spat between the two co-hosts of ‘The View’ earlier this week. Continue reading
Immunization suspension numbers declining in Kingston, says KFL&A Public Health
As of April 4, 369 students were set to be suspended due to lack of proper immunization, but Kingston’s public health unit said it expected the number to decline. Continue reading
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health racing to vaccinate students before suspension deadline
By Paul Soucy Videographer
More than 2,700 students within the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health catchment area did not have their vaccinations up to date as of January. Continue reading
This is why the anti-vaccination movement is wrong
The anti-vaccination movement is putting Canada’s public health at risk. Continue reading
Can you still get sick if you’re vaccinated?
According to exclusive Ipsos polling conducted for Global News, 85 per cent of parents feel there is a lot of misinformation out there. Continue reading