The program will be in place when the school year begins Tuesday, requiring parents of unvaccinated children to speak to health officials. Continue reading
The B.C. government has outlined next steps requiring parents to register their children’s immunization records at school by the fall, with all students in both public and private schools required to provide proof of immunization against measles and other diseases. Continue reading
Health authorities across British Columbia administered 15,796 doses of measles-containing vaccines to kindergarten to Grade 12 students from April 1 to May 30. Continue reading
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
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Although most Canadians say that vaccines should be mandatory, many still have questions about side effects, according to an exclusive Ipsos poll. Continue reading
Nicole Mollina encountered some availability problems when she tried to book her daughter in for her one-year vaccination with Alberta Health Services. Continue reading
The Alberta Party said, if elected to government this spring, it would require children to have up-to-date immunizations in order to attend publicly-funded schools. Continue reading
Pressure has been mounting for the provincial government to act after a recent measles outbreak in Vancouver. Continue reading
Twenty-four per cent say vaccinations should be a parent’s choice rather than mandatory. Continue reading
A Calgary man says he’s lucky to be alive after spending more than 20 days last month, in a medically induced coma. Brad Kettyle, 43, had no underlying health conditions when H1N1 flu brought him to death’s door. Continue reading