Driver working with Ebola team in Congo attacked by angry mob
Ebola response efforts have been severely hindered by community mistrust and fear. Continue reading
Vaccinations
U.S. records 33 new measles cases in one week as outbreak concerns grow
The outbreak, which has spread to 28 states, is the worst since 1992. Continue reading
Montreal public health warns of possible measles exposure in TMR, West Island
Measles, which is highly contagious and can be deadly, is spread through sneezing, coughing and breathing. Continue reading
1,000 students in central Ontario face suspension for failing to update immunization records
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The health unit says in many cases updated records have not been shared with health officials. Continue reading
Immunization suspension numbers declining in Kingston, says KFL&A Public Health
As of April 4, 369 students were set to be suspended due to lack of proper immunization, but Kingston’s public health unit said it expected the number to decline. Continue reading
‘All the required measures’ put in place at MUHC amid measles case: Montreal public health
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Montreal’s Public Health authority says the MUHC has done an “absolutely rigorous and exemplary handling of the situation,” after a hospital employee showed up to work while contagious with measles. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Mandatory vaccination for schoolkids may not be good policy
Mandatory vaccination may be a popular idea, but Alison Braley-Rattai of Brock University says we should move cautiously. Continue reading
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health racing to vaccinate students before suspension deadline
By Paul Soucy Videographer
More than 2,700 students within the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health catchment area did not have their vaccinations up to date as of January. Continue reading
Chickenpox cases at 2 Halifax-area schools prompt reminder to parents
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
According to a spokesperson from NSHA, chickenpox is “not as common as it used to be due to vaccination programs” but it’s “not unusual to receive reports of chickenpox in schools.” Continue reading
This is why the anti-vaccination movement is wrong
The anti-vaccination movement is putting Canada’s public health at risk. Continue reading