Possible third case of measles in Saint John tests negative
The potential third case was reported by the New Brunswick Community College. Continue reading
Vaccination
N.S. chief medical officer repeats calls for measles vaccination
The province’s top doctor is repeating a recent call for Nova Scotians to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date. Continue reading
Kelowna Secondary School latest to host measles, mumps, rubella catch-up clinic
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
It’s one of more than 400 school clinics being held across the Interior Health Region through the end of the school year. Continue reading
Mother of dead child angry anti-vaccine page used girl’s image on Facebook
The mother of Nevaeh Denine is furious her daughter’s altered image was used online as part of an anti-vaccination campaign. Continue reading
U.S. measles outbreak hits 839 cases and counting
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. Continue reading
B.C. measles ‘catch-up’ program delivers 106% jump in vaccinations in April
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The province says there have been 29 verified cases of measles in B.C. since the start of the year. 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
Study finds overwhelming support in B.C. for policies to promote vaccine uptake
Over 80 per cent British Columbians back policies such as requiring parents to show documentation when kids start school as a way to increase vaccination rates. Continue reading
Measles cases up 300% worldwide in the first quarter of 2019: WHO
The first three months of 2019 saw 112,163 reported measles cases. The same period in 2018 saw only 28,124. Continue reading
New York City orders mandatory vaccinations after measles outbreak
New York’s mayor announced that people in some parts of Brooklyn must get vaccinated against measles or face a fine. Continue reading