Mumps

• Thousands of Ontario students behind on vaccines usually administered in schools

  In-school vaccination programs have been disrupted by school closures and a shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 5
  
• Can the flu shot and other routine vaccines protect against COVID-19?

  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.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2021
  
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• Mumps potentially circulating among downtown London, Ont., bars: Health unit

  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. 

  Health

  Mar 4, 2020
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• Confirmed case of mumps at University of King’s College in Halifax

  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.

  Education

  Dec 12, 2019
• 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.

  Health

  Sep 3, 2019
• 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.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2019
• 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.

  Health

  Jul 26, 2019
• 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.

  Health

  Jun 5, 2019
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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.

  Health

  May 27, 2019
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• 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.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2019