Immunization

• 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.

  Health

  Jun 23
  
• 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.

  Health

  Mar 8
  
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• 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.

  Health

  Feb 6
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• 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
• 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.

  Education

  Jan 20
• 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.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2022
• Flu shot campaign kicks off in Lethbridge

  Alberta Heath Services is emphasizing the importance of getting the jab this year as health officials predict a surge in flu cases this winter.

  Health

  Oct 17, 2022
• KFL&A Public Health catching up on school vaccinations

  The public health unit says it is approaching pre-pandemic levels of mandatory school vaccinations, such as measles and polio.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2022
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• KFL&A Public Health redeploying staff to pre-pandemic duties

  Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health re-deploy staff to pre-pandemic work as COVID-19 spread in the community remains low.

  Health

  Jun 29, 2022
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• Some Quebec adults could get 4th or 5th COVID-19 shots this fall: vaccine committee

  The province should focus on boosting the population's immunity with periodic vaccination campaigns rather than counting the total number of shots people have received.

  Health

  Jun 21, 2022