Vaccination

• Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles

  At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces have measles vaccination rates in children below the 95 per cent threshold recommended to prevent the disease from spreading.

  Health

  Jul 9
  
• Education minister ‘concerned’ by vaccination rates amidst Ontario measles outbreak

  The province has been dealing with a measles outbreak since the end of last year, with hundreds of new cases reported weekly. Some schools have suspended students.

  Education

  Apr 14
  
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• ‘Highly contagious’ whooping cough subject of summer surge across Ontario

  Provincial data isn't available for June or July yet but health units across Ontario are reporting a surge in cases of pertussis, or whooping cough.

  Health

  Jul 31, 2024
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• Manitoba experts ‘worried’ as uptake of measles vaccine drops 3 per cent

  In 2022, an average of 77.1 per cent of children up to two years old had their first measles vaccine, and 72.4 per cent had their second by age seven.

  Health

  Mar 11, 2024
• Angus Reid poll shows more parents ‘really against’ vaccinating their kids

  Seventeen per cent of parents are 'really against' vaccinating their kids, which is four times higher than in 2019 — just before the pandemic.

  Health

  Feb 28, 2024
• Manitoba’s top doctor hopes to see increased vaccination numbers

  Dr. Brent Roussin said 18 per cent of Manitobans have rolled up their sleeves for their coronavirus vaccines and 25 per cent have received their flu shots.

  Health

  Feb 16, 2024
• B.C. reports 4th death of child under 10 linked to influenza

  Influenza-related deaths refer to fatalities where flu was a contributing factor, but may not be the primary cause of death.

  Health

  Jan 25, 2024
• Measles cases have exploded in Europe as vaccinations decline. What to know

  The World Health Organization is warning of an "alarming rise" of measles cases in Europe that is only accelerating, and is calling for urgent action.

  Health

  Jan 25, 2024
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• Manitoba minister and top doctor urge vaccinations as stress builds at hospitals

  Manitoba's health minister and its top doctor are urging people to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 before joining family and friends over the holidays.

  Health

  Dec 24, 2023
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• Not too late to get flu, COVID-19 shots before Christmas: experts

  With a record number of influenza cases recorded in Alberta, experts are recommending people get their flu shots.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2023