Athletes, volunteers at N.B. sporting event urged to be immunized for measles
The 2019 East Coast Games are being held in the Saint John area, which has had 12 confirmed cases of measles recently. Continue reading
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Surrey Board of Trade blasted for planned speech by prominent anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“We’re in the middle of a measles outbreak. There are over a thousand cases in the ‘states. And yet we have someone coming who spreads lies,” said Dr. Eric Cadesky. Continue reading
Immunologist tears into Nova Scotia over lack of rotavirus vaccination program
Dr. Scott Halperin says it is “unconscionable” that Nova Scotia is the only province and territory in Canada to not have a publicly funded program in place. Continue reading
N.B. receives new batch of measles vaccine amid increased demand in Saint John
The province usually orders roughly 5,000 doses of the MMR vaccine every year. But since the outbreak in Saint John began in April the province says they’ve distributed over 13,000 doses. Continue reading
Third case of the measles confirmed in Saint John
Measles is a highly contagious infection and can be prevented with a vaccine. Continue reading
Testing reveals no third case of measles in Saint John
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the chief medical officer of health, says there was some confusion about whether there were four cases after the New Brunswick Community College recently reported a suspected case her office was already investigating. 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
New Brunswick confirms second case of measles in Saint John
The office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health said the case was confirmed at Kennebecasis Valley High School. 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