Shingles

• BC United announces free shingles vaccines as part of campaign

  BC United announced that if the party wins the next provincial election, residents over the age of 50 will be able to receive shingles vaccines free of charge.

  Politics

  Jun 8
  
• Advocacy group says B.C. seniors should have free shingles, RSV vaccines

  A Canadian advocacy group said more about 70 per cent of B.C. seniors have not been vaccinated for shingles.

  Health

  Jun 2
  
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• ‘Most excruciating pain’: Former B.C. broadcaster shares a warning about shingles

  "I absolutely had chickenpox as a child," she said. "I remember it being horrific. I also remember my children's chickenpox being horrific.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2023
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• Saskatchewan scored low in CanAge’s latest vaccine report. Here’s why

  A national seniors advocacy group is giving Saskatchewan a low grade when it comes to safeguarding older residents with vaccines.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2023
• Medicare to cover N.B. pharmacists’ fees for birth control, shingles treatments

  The province of New Brunswick says Medicare will now cover fees that pharmacies charge for prescribing birth control, as well as for assessing and treating people for shingles.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2022
• N.S. to fund pharmacists prescribing birth control, UTI, shingles medications

  Pharmacists will be funded by the province to assess and prescribe medications for birth control, urinary tract infections and shingles.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2019
• 2 charged after roofing shingles found dumped on Cobourg-area farm: OPP

  Shingles were found dumped in a soybean field on Brookside Road just east of Cobourg.

  Crime

  Aug 15, 2019
• Edmonton man donates roofing skills to homeowners in need

  An Edmonton roofer wants to ensure everyone has a dry roof over their head as we head into spring.

  Features

  May 10, 2019
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• ‘Terrible idea’: Health expert warns against chickenpox parties for kids

  Despite health experts saying the vaccine is highly effective and safe, some parents are still choosing to expose children to chickenpox the old fashioned way — with an infection party.

  Health

  Mar 22, 2019
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• Banff expands roof replacement rebate to protect community from wildfire

  The mountain town is offering a financial incentive to eliminate combustible roofing material.

  Fire

  May 2, 2018