Immunization

• Countdown continues for Waterloo Region students to get immunizations up-to-date

  Waterloo Public Health says there are hundreds of catch-up appointments available at area clinics for parents who need to get their kids' vaccinations back on schedule.

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  Jan 29
  
• Lethbridge pharmacy faces challenge with initial vaccine rollouts

  The shortage in flu shots saw hundreds of pre-booked appointments cancelled at The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in south Lethbridge, owner Vishal Sukhadiva explained.

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  Nov 1, 2023
  
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• Hundreds of thousands of Albertans roll up their sleeves at start of immunization season

  Since the start of the respiratory virus season at the end of August, pharmacies have given out more than 90 per cent of COVID doses and more than 80 per cent of flu doses.

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  Oct 26, 2023
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• Flu shot and COVID vaccine now available in Alberta

  An infectious disease researcher says Alberta's flu season has arrived earlier than usual and may pack more of a punch than previous years.

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  Oct 16, 2023
• N.S. reports new mpox case, ‘very low’ risk to general public

  For the first time in months, Nova Scotia has reported a new confirmed case of mpox in the Halifax region. Officials say there is 'very low' risk to the general public.

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  Jun 23, 2023
• Elgin, Oxford counties have 40% of recent whooping cough cases in Ontario

  Officials with Southwestern Public Health say there have been 82 confirmed cases of pertussis – also known as whopping cough - in the area over the past 14 months.

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  Mar 8, 2023
• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit starting secondary school catch-up immunization clinics

  The health unit is partnering with local school boards to offer school-based immunization clinics at Simcoe Muskoka secondary schools during February and March.

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  Feb 6, 2023
• Thousands of London area students at risk of suspension for lack of childhood diseases vaccination

  Last month, the Middlesex-London Health Unit began suspending students under their purview attending elementary or high school for not having up-to-date immunization records.

  Education

  Feb 1, 2023
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• London area students suspended from school for lack of childhood diseases vaccine documentation

  Students are being suspended from school for not having immunization records or a valid exemption. The suspensions will continue in different cohorts for the rest of the year.

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  Jan 20, 2023
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• Kingston, Ont. doctors urge parents to vaccinate children for influenza, COVID-19

  With pediatric beds running over capacity, Kingston doctors advise parents to vaccinate their children against respiratory illnesses to reduce their chances of serious illness.

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  Dec 1, 2022