Rotavirus

• Rotavirus vaccine now available in Nova Scotia

  Nova Scotia is the last province or territory in Canada to create a publicly funded immunization program for rotavirus. 

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  Jan 2, 2020
  
• Nova Scotia to fund rotavirus vaccine as part of its childhood immunization program

  Rotavirus is a highly contagious, easily transmitted virus that causes gastrointestinal illness in children.

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  Nov 1, 2019
  
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• Immunologist tears into Nova Scotia over lack of rotavirus vaccination program

  Dr. Scott Halperin says it is "unconscionable" that Nova Scotia is the only province and territory in Canada to not have a publicly funded program in place. 

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  Jun 10, 2019
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• Strangers help Alberta family in need buy wheelchair accessible van

  A family from Pickardville, Alta. is now able to drive their ill daughter to all of her medical appointments, thanks to the kindness of strangers.

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  Sep 7, 2018
• Alberta mom urges parents to vaccinate babies against rotavirus

  A mother from Pickardville, Alta. wishes she could go back in time and vaccinate her little girl against rotavirus - after the virus nearly killed her.

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  Jul 8, 2018
• New Brunswick makes publicly funded rotavirus vaccine available for children

  Rotavirus causes severe diarrhea and vomiting which can lead to serious illness and hospitalization.

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  Aug 16, 2017