Mumps
Mental health, vaping, vaccinations on Hamilton public health’s back to school checklist
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. Continue reading
Mumps sweeps through U.S. immigration detention facilities, sickening hundreds
Nearly 900 migrants and several staffers caught the mumps at detention facilities across the U.S. Continue reading
Catch-up blitz to immunize Interior students against measles a success: B.C. health minister
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. Continue reading
N.B. receives new batch of measles vaccine amid increased demand in Saint John
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. Continue reading
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8 confirmed cases of measles in Saint John, health officials say
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. 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
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
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Unvaccinated: Pockets of Canada vulnerable to serious outbreaks of disease
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Health officials have identified a number of other places across Canada that are vulnerable to outbreaks because they are largely unprotected. Continue reading
Facebook announces steps to tackle anti-vaccine groups, misinformation
Facebook says it will take its cue from global health organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which have publicly identified verifiable vaccine hoaxes. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Health Authority concerned by West Coast measles outbreak
By Cami Kepke Reporter
There have been no cases of measles in Saskatchewan since 2014 when 16 people were diagnosed. Continue reading