Vaccination
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Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measlesAt 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.HealthJul 9
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Education minister ‘concerned’ by vaccination rates amidst Ontario measles outbreakThe 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.EducationApr 14
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‘Highly contagious’ whooping cough subject of summer surge across OntarioProvincial 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.HealthJul 31, 2024
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Manitoba experts ‘worried’ as uptake of measles vaccine drops 3 per centIn 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.HealthMar 11, 2024
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Angus Reid poll shows more parents ‘really against’ vaccinating their kidsSeventeen per cent of parents are 'really against' vaccinating their kids, which is four times higher than in 2019 — just before the pandemic.HealthFeb 28, 2024
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Manitoba’s top doctor hopes to see increased vaccination numbersDr. 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.HealthFeb 16, 2024
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B.C. reports 4th death of child under 10 linked to influenzaInfluenza-related deaths refer to fatalities where flu was a contributing factor, but may not be the primary cause of death.HealthJan 25, 2024
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Measles cases have exploded in Europe as vaccinations decline. What to knowThe World Health Organization is warning of an "alarming rise" of measles cases in Europe that is only accelerating, and is calling for urgent action.HealthJan 25, 2024
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Manitoba minister and top doctor urge vaccinations as stress builds at hospitalsManitoba'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.HealthDec 24, 2023
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Not too late to get flu, COVID-19 shots before Christmas: expertsWith a record number of influenza cases recorded in Alberta, experts are recommending people get their flu shots.CanadaDec 15, 2023
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