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
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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
Can you still get sick if you’re vaccinated?
According to exclusive Ipsos polling conducted for Global News, 85 per cent of parents feel there is a lot of misinformation out there. Continue reading
Unvaccinated: A former vaccination skeptic warns of online misinformation
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
The story of one Ontario mother is indicative of the challenge facing public health officials in persuading parents to vaccinate their children. Continue reading
Unvaccinated: Should vaccinations be mandatory for school-aged kids?
Immunizations are not currently mandatory in Canada. Should they be? Continue reading