U.S. researchers have found the flu shot could prevent severe COVID-19 illness in children. And that's not the only routine vaccine with potential to protect against it.

The health unit in London, Ont., has issued a warning that the mumps 'may be making the rounds of downtown establishments' and urges people to check their immunization status. 

There is only one confirmed case of mumps and health officials are following up with those who've come in direct contact with the individual with the virus.

Hamilton's medical officer of health says the city will be taking on a number of high profile health issues at public schools this coming year.

Nearly 900 migrants and several staffers caught the mumps at detention facilities across the U.S.

Health officials in B.C. say they've made big strides in immunizing school-aged children, particularly in the Interior where vaccination rates were lower.

The province usually orders roughly 5,000 doses of the MMR vaccine every year. But since the outbreak in Saint John began in April the province says they've distributed over 13,000 doses.

Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health, said two of the three new cases have been linked to Kennebecasis Valley High School.

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.

According to exclusive Ipsos polling conducted for Global News, 85 per cent of parents feel there is a lot of misinformation out there.