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Vaccine News Archive


August 15 - Mpox is a global emergency again. How deadly is it? What are 'clades'? What you need to know

July 29 - The vanishing flu strain: Why Canada’s seasonal vaccine is changing

July 15 - Montreal Public Health reports 2nd measles case this month

July 13 -Tick-spread illnesses are on the rise in Canada. Are surveillance, awareness efforts keeping up?

June 11 - Cases of potentially deadly bacterial disease on the rise in Ontario and Manitoba

July 2 - Canadian task force calls on provinces to fund RSV protection for infants, pregnant people

June 25 - Health Matters: Health Canada approves chikungunya vaccine

May 21 - Significant increase in whooping cough cases in Quebec in recent weeks

May 17 - Ontario child under 5 dies of measles: provincial health agency

May 10 - Manitobans urged to watch out for ticks on their dogs and themselves, amid early start to season

April 19 - After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air'

April 17 - New mpox lineage found in DRC could help fuel another global outbreak, study warns

March 16 - Canada heading toward major measles outbreak without vaccine boost, new modelling suggests

March 15 - Doctors urge myth-busting, education to counter misinformation as measles cases rise

March 4 - How to protect yourself against measles

February 28 - Strep throat can also causes flesh-eating disease: Montreal doctor

February 16 - Toronto infant hospitalized with confirmed measles case, public health agency says

February 8 - Invasive Group A strep is quick and merciless, N.B. mother warns as deaths climb to 6

February 3 - Measles has exploded in Europe. Clinicians say it's only a matter of time before outbreaks hit Canada

January 22 - Aggressive, often deadly form of strep hits record-high case numbers in Canada

January 17 - World first: malaria vaccine rollout begins in Cameroon

January 10 - Planning a winter escape? Experts caution rise of dengue fever in warm climates

January 5 - Analysis: 'Pandemic is far from over,' expert says as new variant spurs major COVID resurgence

December 21 - WHO prequalifies a second malaria vaccine, a significant milestone in prevention of the disease

December 12 - Medical officer of health urges vaccination as viral signals rise

December 10 - It's not just COVID anymore, or a triple-demic. Welcome to the 'new norm' of seasonal illnesses

November 29 - Behavioral and cultural insights: a game-changer in tackling antimicrobial resistance

October 18 - PAHO joins forces with Canada to reverse declining immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases in Haiti

October 6 - B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58% in two weeks

October 2 - WHO recommends R21/Matrix-M vaccine for malaria prevention in updated advice on immunization

September 23 - 9 Albertans infected with West Nile virus, AHS says

September 13 - With flu season on the horizon, we answer your COVID-19 questions

September 6 - Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine is effective against newer variant BA.2.86

September 4 - As kids head back to school, here's how to keep RSV, COVID and other illnesses at bay

August 21 - Prior Omicron infection didn’t protect some seniors from reinfection, study finds

August 11 - EG.5 subvariant may soon dominate COVID-19 cases in Canada. What to know

July 12 - Ongoing avian influenza outbreaks in animals pose risk to humans. Situation analysis and advice to countries from FAO, WHO, WOAH

July 11 - Updated COVID-19 vaccines recommended for fall boosters, Canada's vaccine advisers say

July 8 - More countries are dropping the number of doses needed for HPV vaccines. Should Canada?

July 7 - Enterovirus-Echovirus 11 Infection - the European Region

July 5 - 18 million doses of first-ever malaria vaccine allocated to 12 African countries for 2023-2025: Gavi, WHO and UNICEF

June 27 - Malaria cases reported in U.S for the first time in 20 years

June 26 - Whooping cough outbreak declared in Manitoba

June 21 - Pfizer Warns of Shortage of Injectable Antibiotics for Children and Pregnant People

June 4 - Increase in mosquitoes “a trend” across Canada this year. Here’s why

June 3 - Experts warn bird flu virus changing rapidly in largest ever outbreak

MAy 17 - Map shows the spread of blacklegged ticks across Canada

May 11 - WHO declares end to mpox emergency, though scientists warn of potential for resurgence”

April 13 - A rare, tick-borne disease is spreading in Canada. What to know

February 22 - Public Health advises parents to book infant vaccine appointments before supply disruption

February 17 - Health Canada approves Moderna's Omicron-targeting bivalent booster for kids and teens

February 15 - Update on mpox in Canada

February 14 - Paxlovid medication lowers risk of COVID-19 death, hospitalization: study

February 8 - New COVID-19 drug can cut hospitalizations by half in high-risk patients, study finds

February 8 - COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy helps protect newborns, Canadian study suggests

February 1 - Get vaccinated against mpox, public health urges people at risk after 4 reported cases in 1 day

January 30 - COVID-19 pandemic in ‘transition point,’ but remains global health emergency: WHO

January 25 - COVID boosters effective against XBB variants: U.S. CDC study

January 23 - U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot

January 17 - Moderna says RSV vaccine 84% effective at preventing symptoms in older adults

January 12 - Scientists find potential cure for COVID-related loss of smell

January 8 - 'Kraken' subvariant shows COVID continuing to evolve, vaccine equity needed: experts

January 7 - A mucosal vaccine could be a COVID-19 game-changer. So why doesn’t Canada have one?

January 3 - What we know about Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 spreading across the U.S.

January 1 - Will 2023 be the year COVID-19 becomes endemic in Canada? Experts weigh in

December 21 - Thinking about having your kid vaccinated for COVID-19? Canada's top doctor answers your questions

December 18 - Holiday season health advice from Canada's top doctor

December 9 - Omicron completely changed the pandemic. Are we prepared for what's next?

December 7 - Tick-borne bacteria increasingly widespread in Canada, study finds

December 5 - 'Intense' flu season hits Canadian kids hard, landing more in hospital

December 1 - Young and old more likely to face severe flu. Here's why doctors think it happens

November 23 - Flu shot: What we know about this year’s vaccine and ‘virulent’ dominant strain

November 22 - Updated COVID vaccines offer better protection than original -U.S. study

November 17 - Novavax’s COVID-19 booster has been approved for adults, Health Canada says

November 16 - Kids are getting hit hard by respiratory viruses. Here's what scientists know — and what they don't

November 14 - Canada officially in a flu epidemic after crossing seasonal threshold

November 4 - Flu cases 'increasing steeply,' Public Health Agency of Canada reports

November 3 - What's the difference between COVID-19, RSV and influenza?

October 30 - What you should know about bivalent COVID-19 boosters, including the difference between Moderna and Pfizer

October 29 - 2 new COVID-19 subvariants are growing twice as fast as B.A.5 in Ontario, public health agency says

October 22 - New immune-evasive Omicron strains are coming. Is Canada ready?

October 21 - Is it OK to get COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot at the same time?

October 18 - Facing a fall COVID surge, Tam calls on Canadians to get their bivalent booster shots

October 7 - Did vaccines make a difference? Study looks at rates of severe illness from COVID-19

October 5 - Omicron’s BQ.1.1 COVID-19 sub-variant. Why experts are watching it

October 4 - New Omicron subvariant could be problematic for immunocompromised

October 1 - Canada has now ended its COVID-19 travel restrictions, mask mandates

October 1 - What do I need to know about this year's flu shot?

September 27 - Can I book my COVID-19 bivalent booster that targets Omicron? Where each province, territory stands

September 25 - New pediatric Pfizer vaccine, COVID-19 bivalent booster available starting Monday

September 20 - Everything you need to know about bivalent boosters

September 20 - Canada to drop COVID-19 vaccine border policy, ArriveCan to be optional: sources

September 10 - Bivalent COVID vaccines are here. What happens to the existing vaccines?

September 9 - 1st needle-free COVID-19 vaccines approved in China, India. What about Canada?

September 5 - We're close to cold and flu season. So, what does that look like with COVID-19 in the mix?

September 3 - What protection to expect from updated COVID vaccines this fall

August 19 - Should Canadians be worried about polio? New viruses? Vaccination is key, says Tam

August 19 - Health Canada approves 1st COVID-19 booster for kids 5-11

August 16 - It's a good idea to get COVID-19 booster shot now, not wait for next version, says virologist

August 12 - COVID-19 vaccine side-effects less likely in pregnant people, says study

August 8 - Major test of 1st potential Lyme disease vaccine in 20 years begins in U.S., Europe

August 6 - 1 in 8 adults end up with long COVID, new Dutch study finds

July 26 - Canadian doctors urge vaccination after first U.S. case of polio in a decade

July 26 - Monkeypox declared a global health emergency. Are travel curbs needed?

July 17 - COVID cases are on the rise in Canada. Here’s what to know about reinfections

July 15 - Flu shots, COVID-19 boosters crucial ahead of 'difficult' fall: Health Minister

July 14 - Mandatory random COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated air travellers resuming next week

July 13 - Who is eligible for a 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose? A province-by-province breakdown

July 12 - New Omicron subvariant BA.2.75 detected in Canada

July 5 - Canada will decide on whether to approve COVID-19 shot for kids under 5 by mid-July

July 4 - 'It's the real deal': Doctors warn about future wave fuelled by Omicron variants

June 28 - FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall

June 27 - Canada outperformed most G10 countries during first two years of pandemic response: study

June 21 - Some Quebecers should get periodic COVID-19 boosters, province's vaccine committee says

June 18 - Could Canada see another wave of Omicron cases? Here's what experts have to say

June 15 - What's the monkeypox vaccine and who should get it?

June 15 - Federal government drops vaccine mandates for Canadian travellers

June 15 - WHO to share vaccines to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears

June 14 - COVID-19: Canada to update its ‘fully-vaccinated’ definition

June 8 - Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts Omicron protection

June 7 - Influenza cases in Canada see rare spring surge amid eased COVID-19 restrictions

June 7 - Canadian travellers urged to be cautious abroad as monkeypox prompts new isolation measures

June 1 - Pandemic measures will remain at border for at least another month

May 24 - Canadian government to ship vaccines to Quebec after 27 confirmed or probable monkeypox cases

May 23 - Pfizer says 3 COVID-19 shots protect children under 5

May 10 - Omicron subvariants behind South Africa surge detected in Canada

May 7 - Previous COVID infection provides an 'edge' over Omicron — especially with vaccination

May 2 - COVID's new Omicron sub-lineages can dodge immunity from past infection: Study

April 27 - Montreal chosen as location for new Canadian Moderna vaccine-manufacturing plant

April 21 - Over 1 million African children protected by first malaria vaccine

April 19 - Moderna announces step toward updating COVID shots for fall

April 14 - Health Canada approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 prevention drug for immunocompromised patients

April 13 - Omicron XE variant: Here is what we know about this COVID hybrid strain

April 8 - Canada offers more money to COVAX to aid in the delivery of vaccine donations

April 8 - Canada donates equivalent of over 100M doses to COVAX, inching closer to 2022 target

April 1 - You may soon be offered a fourth COVID-19 shot. What’s known about second boosters?

April 1 - A COVID-19 resurgence is underway in Canada, modelling indicates

March 22 - Experts weigh in on how the more infectious Omicron subvariant could shape the spring

March 21 - Canada wants WHO to approve Medicago’s COVID vaccine so it can be donated: Sajjan

March 16 - Canada poised to end pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for travellers: sources

March 8 - Who's at the greatest risk of being hospitalized by COVID-19? New public health data breaks it down

March 3 - Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates still low in some countries?

February 28 - What you need to know about the new COVID-19 measures at the border

February 23 - COVID-19 herd immunity unlikely, but 'herd resistance' a possibility, experts say

February 14 - Why experts say booster shots are still critical, even if vaccine policies are relaxed

February 11 - Pandemic travel: Here's what experts say you need to know before you go

February 10 - Long Covid: What a new study revealed about its impact in children

February 4 - Canada recommends waiting 3 months after COVID-19 infection before booster amid mixed messages, lack of tests

February 2 - What science has learned about COVID-19 immunity amid Delta, Omicron waves

January 31 - Still have questions about COVID-19 vaccines? An expert breaks down five key misconceptions

January 28 - Omicron subvariant BA.2 being watched 'very closely' in Canada: Tam

January 22 - Why Omicron shows it's time to update our COVID-19 vaccines

January 25 - Global vaccine-sharing program reaches milestone of 1 billion doses

January 8 - Learning to live with COVID: why some experts say it's time to 'manage' the virus

January 7 - Covid-19: Vaccination during pregnancy is safe, finds large US study

January 6 - Why you should get a 3rd shot even after you've had COVID-19

December 31 - 5 charts that explain how COVID-19 shaped our lives in 2021

December 29 - Do you have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? Experts explain how to tell the difference

December 17 - Canadians urged to get COVID-19 booster jabs as Omicron concerns grow

December 11 - Omicron rapidly shifts the need for boosters in Canada

November 26 - What we know about the new coronavirus variant omicron

November 21- 1st batch of COVID-19 vaccines for kids lands in Canada

November 16 - COVID-19: Vaccine for children highly likely by Christmas, says provincial health officer

October 21 - Canada no longer advising against non-essential travel, first time since March 2020

October 6 - WHO endorses use of world’s first malaria vaccine in Africa

September 28 - COVID-19 booster shots now recommended for long-term care residents: NACI

September 19 - Why did Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines get new names after approval? Experts explain

August 24 - COVID-19 vaccine passports roll out across Canada as Delta variant spreads

August 4 - Health unit offering free Hep A vaccines, following federal recall for frozen mangoes

July 30 - Which COVID-19 vaccinations are recognized abroad? A guide for Canadian travellers

July 27 - Canada reaches major vaccine campaign milestone

June 25 - Public Health Agency of Canada releases guidance on what fully vaccinated can do

June 21 - What you need to know about the federal government's ArriveCAN app

May 27 - How soon are second doses coming for Canadians, and who will get them first?

May 12 - These people were vaccine hesitant. Here's why they changed their minds

May 10 - Florida releases genetically modified mosquitoes, aims to reduce disease spread

April 29 - COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Canada's oldest residents higher than for flu shot

April 29 - Quebec is making COVID-19 vaccines available to the general population. Here's how it will work

April 21 - Demand 'through the roof' for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after age limit drops, pharmacist says

April 20 - All pregnant women now eligible for COVID vaccine, province says

April 10 - Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

March 29 - Overflow lists and creative solutions: How provinces are using up leftover vaccines

March 8 - Canadians' hesitancy about COVID-19 vaccine dropping, new poll suggests

February 20 - Over 8,000 Indigenous people now vaccinated against COVID-19 in Northern Ontario

February 15 - Who is next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine across Canada?

January 4 - B.C. aiming to have all First Nations communities immunized by end of March

December 2 - Poll finds majority of Canadians open to getting COVID-19 vaccine, but many want to wait

November 17 - Flu season in Canada 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says

November 17 - Flu numbers at all time low in Alberta

November 14 - Canadians urged to maintain routine vaccinations as measles soars globally

November 6 - Emergency action requested to avert measles, polio epidemics worldwide

October 13 - New research finds thousands of long-stay home-care clients did not get flu shot in 2019

October 12 - Fewer in-school HPV vaccinations could cause rise in preventable cancers, doctors warn

October 10 - Many N.S seniors still have to shell out for high-dose flu shots

October 9 - COVID-19: Montreal delays school vaccinations, outlines rules for leisure activities

October 9 - 'Hectic week' for pharmacies as flu shot demand soars

October 8 - B.C capable of meeting demand for flu shots, more doses arriving: top doctor

October 6 - Prevent cancers caused by HPV, urge doctors

September 28 - More action needed to end rabies by 2030 deadline says World Animal Protection

September 23 - Sanofi and GSK to provide 72 million vaccine doses to Canada

September 11 - Time to update children for routine childhood vaccinations

September 10 - B.C. adds tens of thousands of flu vaccine doses to use this COVID fall

September 9 - B.C. to spend $1.6B, hire thousands of health-care workers for flu season

September 8 - Flu vaccine orders up as simultaneous COVID and flu infections feared

September 3 - Getting a flu shot during the COVID-19 era: Here's what you need to know

September 2 - Kingston-area students get top marks for 2018-19 immunization records

August 31 - The push for a COVID-19 vaccine

August 31 - Vaccination Even More Important in COVID Times

August 31 - Back-to-School Vaccinations Recommended in 2020

August 23 - Sanofi hosts virtual Pediatric Vaccine Conference to highlight range vaccine-preventable diseases

July 24 - Nova Scotia makes masks mandatory in most indoor public places

July 23 - Forces buy new equipment to transport people with infectious diseases

July 20 - Looking to travel in Canada or abroad? Here's what you need to know

July 19 - Canadian diplomat appreciates Pakistan's polio efforts, urges people to support healthworkers

July 15 - Delivering life-saving vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic - UNICEF

July 16 - Biochemist rocked poliovirus into vaccine

July 14 - Vaccinations of N.S. Grade 7 students still happening despite COVID-19 pandemic

June 29 - Could vaccine-preventable diseases surge as Alberta reopens?

June 27 - Remembering the polio epidemic of 1951

June 27 - Canada pledges $300 million to address humanitarian concerns of COVID-19 abroad

June 26 - 'Perverse logic​': Don't compare the flu to COVID-19

June 24 - COVID-19 causing crucial vaccine delays

June 24 - CDC, vaccine manufacturers increase influenza doses to prepare for covid-19 this winter - The Washington Post

June 2 - Anticipating 'mass vaccinations', Canada ordering millions of syringes

June 2 - Pandemic Puts Polio Fight On Pause, Stoking Fears Of A Comeback

June 1 - Health department stresses importance of vaccines

May 28 - Protect yourself from preventable diseases

May 27 - How Polio Was Eradicated

May 25 - It’s peak season for another infectious disease waiting for Canadians in parks and campgrounds – Lyme disease

May 13 - Deadly 2nd wave of Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 may hold clues for reopening today - CBC

May 12 - Canada commits $600M to global vaccination efforts - CBC

May 11 - The latest in the COVID-19 vaccine race – Gavi

May 11 - Coronavirus: Pfizer prepares for large-scale vaccine production – Global News

May 10 - Could a vaccine wipe out COVID-19 or will protection be short-term? That's the 'million dollar question' - CBC

May 9 - From vaccine research to developing tests, Manitoba scientists playing important part in COVID-19 fight - CBC

May 7 - A better shot at better health: are you up-to-date with your vaccinations?

April 23 - Coronavirus: Where are we with a vaccine?

April 21 - Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world Tuesday - CBC

April 20 - What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Monday, April 20 - CBC

April 18 - Vaccine hesitancy is a global threat. Experts say watch out for coronavirus misinformation – Global News

April 17 - Looking back at Canada's polio epidemic through a COVID-19 lens - CTV

April 17 - The road map for reopening Canada’s economy: Watch for these markers – National Post

April 16 - With over 70 coronavirus vaccines in development, how close are we to a successful one? – Global News

April 16 - 'We have a whole globe to protect': Pandemic vaccine research speeds up - CBC

February 24 - How to Protect Yourself While Traveling During the Coronavirus Outbreak

February 21 - Well-Child Visits

February 20 - Flu shot protected most people from infection during unusual influenza season: study

February 20 - Flu vaccine prevented about 60 per cent of cases in Canada this season: study

February 12 - Shingles vaccine may also reduce stroke risk

February 10 - A step closer to eliminating cervical cancer by 2040

February 9 - Scientists race to develop vaccine for new coronavirus

February 7 - 23 Albertans have died from the flu this season

February 5 - Children hit harder than usual as Alberta begins to emerge from flu season

February 4 - What You Need to Know About the Updated Vaccine Schedule for Kids

February 4 - DR. WONG: Measles vaccine is effective and safe

February 3 - Adults Need Vaccines Too: What You Need to Know

January 28 - Experts say it's a good idea to get your shots before you take your vacation

January 26 - China Starts to Develop Vaccine Against Corona Virus

January 22 - Not Enough Kids Are Being Vaccinated In Canada: Public Health Agency

January 21 - School vaccination program effective against cervical pre-cancer

January 16 - Vaccines are ‘one of the greatest tools we have.’ Here’s how they work

January 16 - 3 more flu-related deaths reported in Alberta

January 8 - Death toll from measles outbreak in Congo hits 6,000: WHO

January 7 - ‘Against all odds’: The inside story of how scientists across three continents produced an Ebola vaccine

January 5 - How the Spanish Flu killed more Nova Scotians than the Halifax Explosion

January 3 - Rotavirus vaccine now added to routine immunization schedule in Nova Scotia

December 20 - Case of whooping cough confirmed at Westwood Junior High School in Saint-Lazare, Que.

December 19 - Pharmaceutical company Merck receives FDA approval for Ebola vaccine

December 16 - Lessons for Canada after Samoa's deadly measles outbreak

December 16 - How to avoid getting sick while travelling this holiday season

December 15 - Holiday travel worsen Samoa measles outbreak, WHO warns

December 13 - What We Know About the Measles Comeback

December 13 - Flu season is ramping up, latest numbers show

December 13 - Flu activity recorded across Canada for 1st time this season: PHAC

December 13 - 8 cases of whooping cough confirmed in N.W.T.’s Tlicho region

December 11 - Canada Approves Cell-Based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine

December 6 - Almost 90% of people in Samoa now vaccinated against measles in wake of deadly outbreak: officials

December 5 - ‘We’re backsliding’: Surge in measles cases reported globally

December 4 - Malaria deaths still at ‘unacceptably high levels’ worldwide: WHO

December 3 - WHO warns measles resurgent as Samoa deaths rise

December 3 - Winter clinics open across Quebec as cold and flu season gets underway

December 3 - Measles outbreaks in Samoa kills dozens of children, puts island nation in holiday lockdown

November 28 - Get your shot

November 26 - Reader letter: Trust your doctor when it comes to vaccinations

November 19 - Mandatory vaccination bill will return with changes, says Higgs

November 19 - Next vaccination bill won’t back down from dropping non-medical exemptions, Cardy says

November 19 - It’s flu season. Here’s how to keep coworkers’ germs at bay

November 18 - Cold and flu season is here

November 13 - ‘Serial’ flu shots still better than none at all: researchers

November 13 - Flu shot: Everyone’s getting the needle in Peterborough and across Canada

November 12 - READER’S CORNER: Case for mandatory vaccination is strong

November 12 - Students at Ottawa alternative schools have higher rate of non-medical exemptions from vaccines

November 12 - Merck wins European approval to market first-ever Ebola vaccine

November 9 - ‘Our parents didn’t have a choice’: Vaccinate your children, polio survivors plead

November 6 - Seniors group calling for high dose flu vaccines to be more widely available

November 5 - Ready for flu season? Key facts about influenza in Canada

November 4 - High rate of vaccination refusal at 12 Toronto alternative schools creates measles risk, official says

November 4 - Don't go viral, Burnaby; get a flu shot!: Fraser Health

November 3 - BLIZZARD: Make sure your kid is vaccinated

November 3 - Roll up your sleeve, says Osler doctor: 5 flu shot myths debunked

November 2 - Ottawa Public Health flu clinics start today

November 1 - Flu season arrives early on Vancouver Island

November 1 - Don’t let needle phobia stop you—or your child—from getting the flu shot this year

October 31 - The flu — ‘People don’t realize how serious it is’

October 31 - Working toward a polio-free world

October 31 - Measles limits immune system's ability to fight off other infections, studies suggest

October 31 - 66% of pregnant women not getting major recommended vaccines: CDC

October 30 - The HPV vaccine could be vaccine for cancer

October 25 - Vaccines delayed as province’s overcrowded hospitals brace for flu season

October 22 - TYH: ‘Tis the season for runny noses, muscle pain and headaches

October 21 - Flu shot clinics delayed by a few weeks

October 21 - How to travel without getting sick

October 16 - Flu vaccine distributed to doctors as 2 children in Guelph area confirmed to have virus

October 15 - Alberta seniors will have to wait until December if they want high-dose flu shot

October 12 - What you need to know before flu season hits in Canada

October 9 - Waiting for the flu shot? Here’s how to stay healthy in the meantime

October 1 - How to prep yourself for the flu season

September 30 - Health authorities urging B.C. residents to give flu vaccines a shot

September 30 - Flu vaccine selections may be an ominous sign for this winter

September 29 - Flu forecast 2019: Here’s what to expect from this year’s flu season

September 25 - Make sure your vaccines are up to date: Sudbury health unit

September 24 - Recent ‘awful’ flu seasons may have spurred vaccine uptake, pharmacist says

September 20 - Handwashing vs. hand sanitizer: Which one is better at killing flu virus?

September 20 - Why patients are caught in the middle of the battle over how to treat Lyme disease

September 12 - This is how social media giants are helping stop the spread of measles

September 12 - Influenza vaccines might arrive after flu season starts in Ottawa, officials say

September 11 - Flu vaccine available to Albertans starting Oct. 21

September 9 - 3 reasons why we should vaccinate both boys and girls against HPV

September 9 - Windsor-Essex residents warned to get flu shots early

September 8 - B.C. care homes urged to let seniors buy high-dose flu shot

August 29 - B.C measles immunization reporting program to begin: what parents need to know

August 29 - Alberta health officials urge immunization ahead of school year

August 29 - World Health Organization applauds Pinterest's 'leadership' in fighting vaccine misinformation

August 29 - Parents of unvaccinated B.C. children must speak to health staff under new reporting program: ministry

August 27 - Thunder Bay health unit reminding parents to update, submit immunization records

August 27 - Health officials confirm case of Hepatitis A at Woodstock restaurant

August 26 - Shingles vaccine good for seniors and health-care budgets

August 23 - B.C. launches mandatory vaccine registry for schoolchildren

August 16 - Measles clinic set up in Boisbriand after 5 cases reported in Hasidic community

August 15 - Health Department urges families to vaccinate kids before school resumes

August 8 - Canadian children at greater risk of asthma, Lyme disease due to climate change: OPHA

August 8 - Lyme disease: What it is and why some are calling it the next pandemic

August 7 - Quebec health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Laval and Rosemère

August 6 - Summer Travel Alerts Updated August 11, 2019

August 2 - Walking in woods or tall grass? Check yourself for ticks every day

July 30 - Vaccines, preventable diseases and children’s health: A call to action

July 30 - Four vaccines all adults need

July 29 - Free vaccines before school starts

July 26 - Measles alert: Travellers may have been exposed at YVR this week

July 20 - Ottawa considered at-risk area for lyme disease, warns public health

July 16 - Rabies in Canada: What you should know

July 16 - Quebec public health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Parc Safari

July 16 - Vaccination rates rise in Italy and France after law change

July 15 - Ontario preparing for a ‘very difficult’ flu season, health minister says

July 15 - Measles outbreaks demand systems-level action locally, nationally and globally

July 15 - Commentary: Making vaccine education a critical part of the patient conversation

July 12 - Three things to consider when travelling with a pet

July 11 - Don’t skip out on travel vaccinations – they could save your life

July 11 - Flu Vaccine Safe for Pregnant Women And Their Children: Study

July 10 - Flu fact sheet for parents increases vaccination rate in children

July 3 - How France is persuading its citizens to get vaccinated

June 26 - Cattle producers have made a lot of progress but still have a way to go

June 26 - Majority Concerned Over Measles Outbreak and Recommend Mandatory Vaccines According to a Tellwut Online Survey

June 26 - Déclaration de l’administratrice en chef de la santé publique du Canada : mise à jour de sa vision et de ses domaines d’intérêt particulier

June 25 - ‘It’s not just a minor rash’: Expert says vaccine coverage rates in Toronto schools need to be higher

June 18 - More than 15,000 B.C. students received immunizations during first two months of catch-up campaign

June 18 - U of T launches Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases

June 14 - What you need to know about measles

June 12 - Pharmacists will also be able to prescribe over-the-counter medications as part of new, expanded powers

June 10 - Measles case confirmed in Quebec Cit

June 10 - Dr. Rosana Salvaterra: Keeping measles at bay in Peterborough

June 10 - How measles outbreak spurred renewed interest in national vaccine registry

June 10 - Vaccination 'can't be optional,' Higgs says amid measles outbreak

June 7 - New Brunswick moves to make vaccination mandatory

June 7 - New Brunswick moves toward mandatory immunization for students

June 5 - What to do if you have lost your vaccination records

June 4 - PEI daycare wants to make vaccinations mandatory

June 4 - New made-in-Canada technique could revolutionize vaccine transportation

June 3 - CANADA: Teens need to know they can consent to vaccines without parental permission

June 3 - How measles outbreak spurred renewed interest in national vaccine registry

June 3 - 'Marissa the Fierce' backs N.B.'s move to mandatory vaccinations

May 28 - Vaccination: In Canada, many teenagers don’t need parental consent

May 26 - Why should more Canadian seniors get vaccinated for pneumonia?

May 22 - How to know if you have measles, and what to do if you get it

May 21 - New made-in-Canada technique could revolutionize vaccine transportation

May 21 - Why some experts say it's time for Twitter and Facebook to ban anti-vaccination posts

May 21 - 2 new cases of measles in Montreal has public health scrambling to contain spread

May 20 - Confirmed case of measles prompts alert for Sherwood Park, Nisku and Edmonton

May 17 - Call Info-Santé before inundating clinics over fear of measles, Montreal specialist says

May 17 - Sask. mom warns others after baby's rubella scare

May 16 - People need educating about life-saving measles vaccine, specialist says

May 14 - 1 in 11 kindergarteners had no proof of measles vaccinations last year: records

May 1 - How Nova Scotians can keep their measles vaccinations up to date

April 30 - Nearly 90% of Thunder Bay-area 7-year-olds properly vaccinated, health unit says

April 30 - Doctor urges against vaccine hesitancy after Halifax measles scare

April 30 - Mother whose son died of the flu says she’s become a target of anti-vaccine groups on Facebook

April 30 - U of Sask. could help prepare for outbreaks by producing human vaccines for Canada, centre director says

April 29 - Quebec's new vaccination schedule requires one less visit in first year of life

April 29 - Health officials in N.S. and N.B. warn of possible exposure to measles virus

April 26 - BC study suggests there's strong support for policies that encourage vaccination

April 25 - Whooping Cough Outbreak In New Brunswick Has Officials Urging Vaccination

April 16 - Do you need a measles booster? Probably, some experts say

April 10 - 'Mind-boggling': Local doctor battling against vaccine misinformation

April 8 - City to counter anti-vaccine information after hearing from this survivor

April 8 - How To Keep Your Baby Safe During A Measles Outbreak

April 7 - EDITORIAL: We can't afford parents to be 'vaccine hesitant'

April 7 - Monique Keiran: How do we overcome irrational fears of the measles vaccine?

April 6 - Two new cases of measles confirmed on southern Vancouver Island

April 3 - 9 in 10 Canadians believe vaccines should be mandatory for school: Ipsos poll

March 19 - Jason Ellis and Catherine Carstairs: Educating parents about the safety and importance of vaccines is best policy

March 19 - B.C. aiming to make vaccine reporting mandatory by September, health minister says

March 18 - Clinics taking new steps to stop spread of measles, including banning unvaccinated children

March 18 - Alberta father of boys with weak immune systems pushes for measles vaccinations

March 18 - Stronger action urged against homeopathic products touted as alternatives to vaccines

March 18 - Measles vaccination rates for N.B. children should be higher, says Moncton specialist

March 1 - If You Are Planning A Pregnancy, Make Sure You’re Vaccinated

February 27 - What we can learn from the current measles outbreak in B.C.

February 28 - Calgary mom fears 2-month vaccination wait will put her baby at risk

February 27 - Anti-vaccination billboards in Toronto being removed, company says

February 28 - 3 Alberta kids in isolation after potentially being exposed to measles at airport

February 26 - More than 6K suspension orders to go out to Waterloo region students over vaccines

February 25 - Two cases of confirmed measles passed through Vancouver airport this month

February 24 - B.C. looking into vaccination registry due to measles outbreak: health minister

February 22 - Ongoing Measles Outbreak Leading Young Canadians To Get Vaccinated, Even Against Parent's Wishes

February 21 - Measles epidemic in Madagascar kills more than 900, says WHO

February 18 - Too young for shingles? Think again

February 15 - Death of Canadian sickened in Thailand inspires daughter's vaccine crusade

February 14 - U.S. teens are defying parents to get vaccines. Here are the rules in Canada

February 12 - Toronto researchers discover how immune cells use neurochemicals to fight infection

February 10 - Seniors can now choose from different types of flu shot. Here's what's available in N.L.

February 8 - 'We ran out': Flu shot cupboards fall bare at some pediatricians' offices

February 7 - Canada could see large amount of measles outbreaks, health experts warn

February 6 - Sudbury above provincial average for measles vaccine uptake, health unit says

February 5 - Flu vaccines in short supply in Nova Scotia

February 1 - Drug, vaccine shortages likely to continue, warns N.S. pharmacy association

January 20 - Anti-vaccination views among top threats to global health: WHO – CTV News

January 16 - Understanding this flu season's high numbers

January 15 - 'Long overdue' electronic records system will track vaccine data: province

January 15 - Heading south for the winter? Make sure to get your shots

January 13 - The flu shot: Who should get it, and why

January 10 - Hepatitis vaccine shortage leaves travellers scrambling

N/A - Save Your Vacation, Consult a Health Care Professional Prior to Departure – Personal Health News

January 9 - Influenza has killed 3 unvaccinated Sask. preschoolers so far this season: public health officials

January 3 - Doctors urge parents to have children immunized

January 2 - Public Health Sudbury & Districts confirms 1st influenza case

December 5 - 'Are we ready?': Canada and the world have work to do before next pandemic, say experts

December 5 - Challenge of vaccine delivery in remote areas topic at Canadian conference

December 29 - 100 years ago, a train carrying Spanish flu pulled into Calgary. Within weeks, Alberta was in crisis

December 6 - This formerly 'vaccine-hesitant' mom has a message for Canadian doctors

N/A - For older Canadians, the flu shot is a lifesaver

November 21 - Several Island pharmacies say Twinrix vaccine out of stock

November 17 - Number of people hospitalized with flu in Calgary nearly doubles in 1 week

November 15 - Health authority urges vaccinations after whooping cough hits Sask. Town

November 5 - Hepatitis A, B and other travel vaccines facing shortages across Canada

October 30 - Canadian Cancer Society tackles HPV awareness

October 29 - Northwestern Health Unit advises on shortage of Hepatitis A, B and rabies vaccines

October 26 - Flu should be moderate, vaccine a good match this year, Ottawa Public Health says

October 25 - Vaccinating Kids Against HPV Should Be An Easy Decision For Parents

October 22 - Flu shot program kicks off in Sask.

October 11 - Flu shot greatly reduces risk of hospitalization for pregnant women: study

October 9 - Free flu shot clinics open on P.E.I.

October 3 - When should you get the flu shot in Canada?

October 1 - Sanofi aims to topple the flu as it marks National Seniors Day with a Guinness World Record attempt

October 1 - With temperature dropping, Alberta prepares for flu season

September 19 - 578 students in Windsor-Essex suspended due to incomplete immunization records

September 18 - Quebec children deserve the same cancer protection as the rest of Canada

September 14 - Travellers' vaccine Twinrix unavailable in Nova Scotia

August 20 - Is it time to bring back the Lyme disease vaccine?

August 20 - New measles cases in Europe hit record high

August 20 - Most doctors aren't discussing meningitis B vaccine as college outbreaks continue

August 16 - Having to pay for your own shingles vaccine isn’t ageism, tribunal rules

August 15 - At least 107 measles cases confirmed across 21 states

August 13 - Hepatitis B vaccine shortage hits Edmonton travel clinics

August 8 - Think you’re too old for the HPV vaccine? Think again, say experts

August 8 - Adult Vaccines Market Forecasted to Grow at Steady Pace During 2020

August 2 - Child becomes first human case of West Nile virus in Manitoba this year

August 1 - 'We will fight this one as we did the last': Congo announces new Ebola outbreak

July 28 - B.C. parents urged to check immunization records of young children from China after Chinese vaccine recall

July 17 - FDA approves drug for smallpox nearly 40 years after disease was eradicated — here’s why

July 16 - Mother whose daughter died of meningitis warns others to get vaccinated

July 16 - Record number of children vaccinated in 2017

July 12 - Australia fines parents who don’t vaccinate kids. Should Canada?

July 7 - Doug Ford cabinet halts rule on reporting immunizations

July 5 - Whooping cough cases confirmed in the North

July 3 - Province gets ready to fight against summer rabies through vaccine

June 19 - Canada Should Refocus Vaccination Resources to Eliminate Hepatitis B

June 19 - Public health unit targets under-vaccinated Ottawans

June 18 - National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends SHINGRIX for the prevention of shingles for adults aged 50 and up

June 15 - Canadian children should get vaccinated for hepatitis B at birth, experts say

June 15 - Canadian children should get vaccinated for hepatitis B at birth, experts say

June 7 - Going to the 2018 FIFA World Cup? Make sure your vaccinations are up to date

June 5 - 100 or more may have been exposed to measles in Banff; 1 case confirmed

June 4 - The Economics of Vaccines

June 1 - How to increase childhood vaccination rates

May 30 - Rare but serious complication of Lyme disease can attack the heart: doctor

May 27 - No link between HPV vaccine, increased risk of autoimmune disorder, study finds

May 23 - Montreal specialist dispenses advice for preventing Lyme disease

May 22 - How the new Ebola vaccine was made in Canada

May 17 - High-dose flu vaccine coming for seniors in care this fall

May 17 - Lyme disease cases hit record highs across Canada as tick populations expand

May 14 - WHO to use experimental Ebola vaccine to fight Congo outbreak

May 9 - Be thankful you were born after the smallpox vaccine

May 9 - Tick forecast 2018: Experts predict more Lyme disease in Canada

May 7 - Federal investment helps bring vaccine manufacturing facility to Saskatoon

May 7 - Toronto Public Health warns of measles risk on 2 flights, hospital ward

May 7 - The incredibly frustrating reason there’s no Lyme disease vaccine

April 26 - Vaccine-preventable diseases could come roaring back because adults are neglecting their shots, Canadian study says

April 24 - BC scientist one step closer to developing syphilis vaccine

April 23 - Government of Canada invests in projects to improve vaccination rates in Canada

April 23 - Kids Boost Immunity and UNICEF encourage Canadian students to “Act Local to Vaccinate Global”

April 23 - If you’re travelling to Michigan or Kentucky this summer, get your hepatitis A vaccine first

April 22 - Why are more and more Canadian adults getting shingles

April 13 - Immunization made us healthy. Vigilance can keep us healthy.

April 12 - Sanofi investing $500M for new vaccine lab in Toronto

April 11 - 600 central Ontario students facing suspension for not updating vaccination records

April 5 - Bon Jovi postpones Montreal concerts after members hit with flu

April 5 - More cases of measles expected to be confirmed in Greece

March 29 - Vaccine against deadly rabbit disease coming to B.C.

March 27 - Waning immunity behind the comeback of mumps in Canada

March 27 - Improved vaccine hopes to protect the public from Hepatitis B

March 23 - Unheard-of cholera cases on Vancouver Island linked to B.C. herring eggs

March 22 - Tuberculosis in Canada: Over 1,700 people diagnosed in 2016

March 20 - Shingles is Nasty, And The New Vaccine Works Well. Why Do Adults Avoid Shots?

March 19 - Pregnant women should get vaccinated, say doctors

March 19 - Manitoba school boards vote against push to have all school children vaccinated

March 7 - New vaccine targets pneumonia, blood poisoning, meningitis among children in Canada’s North

March 6 - More countries in Europe added to measles travel notice from Public Health Agency of Canada

March 2 - Science Says: Why Europe still has so many measles outbreaks

February 27 - Could Canada have measles outbreaks like those in Europe?

February 18 - Ont. public health officials warn of possible measles exposure on Air Canada flight

February 16 - The world is zeroing in on the end of polio – by stopping people at bus stops, airports, and train stations

February 15 - Common misconceptions about the flu, and why you should get the shot

February 13 - Unusually harsh flu season – blamed for 130 deaths in Canada – now at ‘peak levels’

February 7 - Brazil confirms 353 yellow fever cases, including 98 deaths

February 5 - Interior Health urges teenagers to get meningitis immunization while vaccine is available

February 1 - Should I get the flu shot? Is it too late to get a flu shot?

January 1 - ‘This is a game-changer’: New shingles vaccine dramatically improves protection

December 15 - Flu season could be ‘serious’ according to health officials

December 4 - Nationwide vaccine shortages could cause trouble for travellers

November 14 - Quebec Lyme disease cases up 65% from last year

November 10 - Needling continues over who should give flu shots

November 8 - Vaccines urged after meningitis-causing disease diagnosed at Okanagan high school

November 5 - How severe will this flu season be?

November 2 - Fewer flu shot clinics in Winnipeg this year, but uptake remains steady: health authority

October 28 - Scientists aim to eradicate pneumonia with better vaccine

October 25 - SHINGRIX approved in Canada as the first non-live adjuvanted vaccine to help protect against shingles

October 16 - B.C. to begin providing free HPV vaccines for Grade 6 boys

October 13 - Edmonton student diagnosed with diphtheria, city’s first case in a decade

October 13 - Quebec doctors will soon be allowed to sell vaccines

October 13 - AHS influenza program to launch Oct. 23

October 10 - Free flu shots now available to Islanders

October 5 - Ontario family warns others: Their regular dental visit resulted in HIV tests

October 2 - Manitobans encouraged by health officials to get free flu shots

September 29 - Manitoba introduces new flu vaccine for personal care home residents

September 26 - UBC researchers pull paper linking vaccine component to autism after data alleged to be manipulated

September 26 - Vaccine being developed to help fight cocaine addiction

September 5 - Get your flu shots, health officials urge amid concerns about bad season

August 29 - Why Some Parents Are Scared of Vaccines

August 15 - Former MLA who survived cancer calls for national HPV vaccination program

August 14 - Cases of HPV-related oral cancers have risen significantly in Canada, study finds

Jyly 28 - 82 rabid animals found in first half of 2017

July 27 - Lyme disease on the rise in Quebec this summer

July 22 - Valois pool notifies members of suspected mumps case

Jyly 20 - Federal agency issues call for Lyme disease research

Jyly 19 - Health regions rationing yellow fever vaccines due to shortage

July 17 - 1 in 10 infants worldwide did not receive any vaccinations in 2016

Jyly 12 - Measles alert: Vaccinate your kids before heading to Europe as outbreak spreads

July 7 - No vaccines, no public school: is it time for Canada to emulate France?

July 7 - Rabies outbreak prompts vaccine air drop in Eastern Ontario

June 30 - Been to O’Grady’s on Church in Toronto lately? Get a hepatitis A test, OPH warns

June 21 - Rabies investigations climbing steadily in the London region

June 20 - High Cholesterol Vaccine: Clinical Trial on Humans Begins after Successful Tests on Mice

June 12 - Canada pledges $75 million (US) as world aims to eradicate polio

June 7 - Alberta Health Services declares whooping cough outbreak in southern Alberta

June 5 - Canadian Immunization Research Network Receives $ 10M From Government of Canada

May 26 - Why Lunenburg County residents want to 'up the priority' on a Lyme disease vaccine

May 24 - Not a mosquito fan? This summer isn’t looking good for you

May 23 - Measles revival reminds business travellers to stay on top of their immunizations

May 16 - The doctor is out: How proposed MCP change could affect your flu shot

May 15 - Canadian-developed Ebola vaccine ready if needed for new outbreak in Africa

May 13 - How to improve Canada’s vaccination rate

May 11 - Ottawa among the sites that will test Ebola vaccine in HIV-positive people

May 8 - Now, more than ever, we need a national vaccination plan

May 8 - Alberta Health Services staff fall short of flu vaccination targets...again

May 8 - Measles case at Burnside jail leads to vaccination of inmates, staff

May 5 - Get vaccinated, health region says in response to whooping cough outbreak in Prince Albert

May 5 - About 200 cases of whooping cough reported in Prince Albert health region

May 4 - Boys too: HPV vaccination to be offered to all N.L. students in Grade 6

April 27 - Time to finish the job of eradicating polio

April 26 - Government of Canada invests in new projects to improve vaccination rates in Canada

April 25 - UNICEF reaches almost half of the world’s children with life-saving vaccines

April 25 - World Immunization Week: Your guide to when Canadian kids should be vaccinated

April 24 - Canada’s National Immunization Awareness Week

April 24 - African countries chosen to test 1st malaria vaccine

April 24 - National Immunization Awareness Week Celebrates Success in Disease Prevention

April 22 - Meningitis: Rare But Potentially Fatal

April 18 - Edmonton Catholic school board wants mandatory vaccinations for all Alberta students

April 18 - Canada eradicated measles in 1998 – so why is it making a comeback?

April 17 - Why it’s a bad idea to space out your child’s vaccination shots

April 11 - Mumps confirmed at 2 Halifax-area schools

April 10 - Flu shots will be free on P.E.I. next year

April 7 - Flu season is almost over and more Albertans got the vaccine

April 5 - Toronto health officials to target adults in midst of major mumps outbreak

April 5 - An acne vaccine is on its way

April 4 - Travelling this summer? Ensure your measles shots are up to date

April 4 - Canada’s top doctor advising travellers to make sure measles vaccination up to date

April 4 - Travelling overseas? Check if measles vaccinations up to date, Canada’s top doctor advises

April 4 - Polio survivors fight for proper treatment of post polio syndrome

April 3 - Maple syrup extract could cut antibiotic use: study

April 3 - Vast majority of kids who died from flu weren’t vaccinated: study

March 29 - Measles outbreak in Nova Scotia: what you need to know

March 28 - Mumps outbreak expanded to entire Edmonton area

March 28 - Three cases of mumps confirmed at Ryerson University

March 28 - Canada needs to help with polio eradication

March 28 - Toronto Public Health confirms 21 new cases of mumps

March 24 - Mumps: Canada, the virus and the vaccine and why the comeback

March 23 - Sask. expands HPV vaccine program to include boys

March 22 - One for all, all for one

March 20 - Canadian scientists discover hepatitis drug slashes Ebola death rate in possible breakthrough

March 20 - Zika virus could affect Canadians travelling south this winter

March 17 - Valji & Ganesh: 3 arguments against vaccinations and why they don't make sense

March 16 - Deadly history of vaccines highlights how important they are, says author

March 16 - One mumps case confirmed in Ottawa, but no details released

March 16 - Canadian researchers join international fight against Zika

March 15 - 'We've certainly improved the situation': P.E.I. health officials confident in newcomer vaccine uptake

March 13 - Mumps occurring in Hamilton, public health officials confirm

March 13 - 8 new Alberta mumps cases brings this year’s total to 38

March 13 - There are now 37 confirmed cases of mumps in the city: Toronto Public Health

March 13 - Medicine Hat mumps outbreak spreads from Tigers hockey team to broader community

March 12 - More HPV Pathology with Single-Dose Vaccine

March 10 - Saskatoon researchers could be 'a few years' away from Zika vaccine

March 10 - More mumps in Manitoba: 8 cases confirmed in the last week

March 10 - Meredith Wadman’s The Vaccine Race, reviewed: Calling the shots

March 8 - 4,000 elementary students face suspension over vaccine records

March 7 - Biodefense: Canada develops novel live virus smallpox vaccine from horsepox

March 7 - I’m vaccinated but I still got the mumps? Answering 7 common questions about mumps

March 6 - Nunavut promotes vaccinations as protection against mumps

March 6 - Zika in travellers more common, severe than thought

March 4 - Measles may have been spread on cross-Canada West Jet flight

March 3 - 10 days, 8 more cases: Manitoba mumps outbreak continues to spread

March 2 - Canadian synthesizes a better smallpox vaccine — just in case terrorists bring the disease back

March 2 - Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer on mumps outbreaks

February 28 - Nunavummiut urged to get measles and mumps vaccine before travelling

February 28 - Sask. health officials brace for mumps

February 28 - Almost 700 students suspended in Windsor-Essex because of immunization records

February 27 - Booster shots for Vancouver Canucks team stricken by mumps

February 25 - Public health officials warn Canadians to update vaccines after mumps outbreak strikes in Toronto

February 24 - 17 people now infected amid mumps outbreak, Toronto Public Health confirms

February 22 - Region to scale back travel-related vaccinations

February 21 - Why these 2 small towns in southern Alberta have vastly different vaccination rates

February 20 - Two Malaria vaccines achieve success in early trials

February 19 - A 'no-brainer': N.B. medical community welcomes HPV vaccine for boys

February 18 - Pediatric infectious disease conference highlights vaccination wariness

February 17 - Going The Extra Mile To Vaccinate Children Trapped By Conflict

February 14 - Love drug: Canadian researchers are working on a syphilis vaccine

February 14 - Three cases of measles confirmed in Halifax for first time in 9 years

February 13 - Flu spreads across 40 states

February 10 - High-dose flu vaccine for seniors would save lives, says advocacy group

February 9 - Flu vaccine effectiveness 'decent' at 42% this season in Canada, researchers say

February 6 - A dose of nonsense

February 3 - Algoma Public Health says hepatitis C cases on the rise

February 3 - Ministry of Health reminds Saskatchewan residents to be vaccinated

January 30 - ‘We should be modelling the way’: flu vaccination rate for SHR providers

January 30 - Yellow fever in Brazil sickens more than 100

January 28 - Ottawa doctor releases sci-fi comic to teach kids about immune system

January 27 - Washington state mumps outbreak: 278 cases reported in 5 counties

January 26 - Flu death toll in Alberta reaches 34

January 24 - Montreal children's clinics stop vaccinating kids over fee dispute

January 20 - P.E.I. not ready to fund Fluzone, top doc says

January 19 - Why this flu season seems so much worse than last year's

January 12 - How To Stay Healthy During A Vacation South

January 11 - Unvaccinated infants impacted by whooping cough outbreak in southern Manitoba

January 10 - Trump taps vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to launch review

January 10 - Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Benefits of vaccines are a matter of fact

January 9 - We are one step closer to a vaccine against a dangerous virus

January 9 - Flu vaccination rate for Alberta health-care workers below target

January 7 - Seniors press B.C. government to cover cost of shingles vaccine

January 6 - Encouraging news if you got your flu shot

January 6 - HPV vaccine will be made available for boys in B.C.

January 4 - Canada is in the midst of a rough flu season and the worst is yet to come

January 4 - GTA emergency rooms dealing with 'record' number of patients

January 3 - Up to 15 deaths linked to flu sweeping through care facilities in B.C. Interior

December 30 - Pharmacists help with flu shots in Sask. — but at an added cost

December 29 - Flu season arrives early, slams clinics over holidays

December 29 - Shingles Vaccine Free for Ontario Seniors

December 28 - Comment: Why I get the flu vaccine for my whole family

December 22 - 'Phenomenal news': Large clinical trial confirms Ebola vaccine is highly effective

December 22 - A mobile app aims to get more kids vaccinated

December 19 - The lowest vaccination rates in the city

December 17 - Dr. John Muscedere: Here’s why you should get the flu shot this year

December 13 - Influenza season well underway, set to be the Grinch that steals Christmas: doctors

December 13 - Doctors warn H3N2 flu to hit Canadians hard during busy holiday season

December 13 - Nunavut could see whooping cough outbreak end 'within the next few months'

December 9 - Why I Continue To Get The Flu Vaccine For Myself And My Children

December 4 - New study shows no link between autism, flu vaccines for pregnant women

December 3 - Ottawa discusses a national drug plan and a large HIV vaccine trial gets underway: CBC's Health Newsletter

December 2 - $15-million donation funds immunization clinic at B.C. Children's Hospital

December 2 - Pangnirtung latest Nunavut community with confirmed whooping cough case

December 1 - Western University-developed HIV vaccine ready for human trials

December 1 - Pharmacists to Provide Travel Vaccinations to Ontario Patients

November 30 - Whooping cough 'cluster' in Surrey school prompts vaccinations

November 29 - Should the Zika virus still factor into your travel planning?

November 26 - Canadian researchers closer to making universal flu vaccine reality

November 25 - Flu hits Yukon early and hard, with more than 70 cases so far

November 23 - Complications from the flu can get critical

November 23 - Flu Clinics Attendance Appears Lower

November 22 - Scientists one step closer to developing lifelong flu shot

November 18 - World's 1st malaria vaccine to start pilot studies in Africa

November 15 - Vaccination rates too low for 'herd immunity' in most Vancouver-area schools, study finds

November 15 - P.E.I. urging more high-risk adults to get HPV vaccine

November 12 - Flu season going 'full tilt' on West Coast, making its way to East Coast

November 10 - 'Making measles history is not mission impossible,' UNICEF declares

November 10 - Nunavut ramps up vaccinations to beat largest whooping cough outbreak on record

November 7 - What Canadians should expect from the 2016-17 flu season

November 7 - Alberta introduces new bill to increase vaccination rates for children

November 7 - Everyone deserves HPV vaccinations free of charge

November 5 - Flu shot clinics open this weekend around Montreal

November 2 - Alberta now offering pregnant women in central zone whooping cough vaccine

October 31 - Calgary doctor calls for mandatory measles vaccinations in wake of new study

October 31 - Sask. flu shot to cover 4 strains this season

October 31 - Get Your Flu Shot at London Drugs and Help Protect the World's Most Vulnerable Children from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

October 27 - Seniors home hit by flu outbreak

October 26 - Flu strain stronger, earlier this year, warns B.C. Centre for Disease Control

October 24 - Free Flu Vaccine Available Across Ontario

October 22 - After the death of her 2-year-old, Mississauga mom urges everyone to get their flu shot

October 22 - Costco customer upset after company refuses promised hep A booster shot

October 20 - Lack of herd immunity could cause mumps to spread, says province

October 19 - UNICEF signs vaccine deal to protect children from 5 diseases

October 19 - Mouth, throat cancers caused by HPV on the rise, especially among Canadian men

October 19 - 6 cancer prevention steps suggested in society's report

October 18 - Canadians to test Ebola vaccine this fall

October 18 - The End Of Polio Is In Sight

October 18 - Q&A: What you need to know about the flu shot

October 18 - 'Horribly sick kids:' Arctic regions have highest infant lung infection rates in world

October 12 - Flu Shot 2016 Update: High-Dose Influenza Vaccine Provides Better Outcomes Than Standard Shot

October 12 - Lifelong flu vaccine moves closer with Canadian research

October 11 - Alberta influenza numbers up but vaccine weeks away

October 11 - Quebec government testing raccoons for rabies

September 30 - Region of the Americas becomes first in world to eradicate measles

September 30 - 'Tis the season: province launches flu shot campaign

September 29 - Polio-like virus resurfaces in Canada after one-year hiatus

September 28 - Hepatitis B outbreak in Moncton leads to free vaccine offer

September 20 - Sudbury doctor's 'nicotine vaccine' showing promising results: Health Sciences North

September 29 - Zika outbreak: travel consideration issued by CDC for 11 Southeast Asian countrie

September 20 - Over 65? Want a free injection?

September 19 - GSK cuts vaccine price for refugees, bowing to pressure

September 19 - Sask. doctors call for state of emergency over HIV rates

September 17 - Shingles vaccine free for Sudbury's seniors

September 17 - Global Fund uses star power to help raise $13B to fight infectious diseases

September 15 - Ontario Making Shingles Vaccine Free for Seniors

September 15 - Health Matters: Shingles and Chickenpox caused by same virus

September 13 - HPV vaccine linked to falling infection rates worldwide

September 6 - Canadians stepped up to help lead fight against Ebola

September 6 - Back To School? More Like Back To Germs

September 5 - Hepatitis A cluster connected to 2 Halifax-area child care centres

September 4 - Health officials investigating 3 measles cases in Ottawa, Lanark County

September 2 - Provide a vaccination record or be suspended, students warned

September 1 - Zika outbreak: Miami Beach mosquitoes test positive

August 29 - A decade on, vaccine has halved cervical cancer rate

August 23 - New images show the devastating brain defects Zika is causing in babies’ brains

August 23 - CMA calls for end to non-medical exemptions for vaccines

August 16 - Backpacks, Binders, And Vaccines

August 15 - Province will drop $500K in rabies vaccines to eliminate virus

August 12 - 1st Canadian case of Zika-related anomalies confirmed in a fetus

August 10 - 2,800 local (Waterloo) kids skipping required vaccines

August 9 - Nunavut, Health Canada, step up whooping cough vaccination efforts

August 8 - Flu shot jabs higher when pharmacists give vaccines: Canadian study

August 3 - Toronto mosquito pools test positive for West Nile Virus

August 2 - BC doctor helps Rio athletes avoid zika

August 2 - U of G researcher receives $2 million federal grant to study drug-resistant microbes

August 1 - Child death remains under investigation, presents low health risk

July 27 - Screen baby boomers to better protect Canadians from hep C, say Edmonton virologists

July 26 - West Nile virus still a threat in Quebec

July 24 - McMaster researchers take steps towards developing chlamydia vaccine

July 20 - Quebec-made vaccine against zika ready for testing on humans

July 19 - Your risk of catching Zika at Rio Olympics? It’s ‘low’ says the WHO

July 19 - Laval University seeks volunteers for Zika vaccine clinical study

July 18 - N.B. to increase rabies vaccinations

July 16 - First widely protective vaccine against Chlamydia

July 12 - HIV prevention pill could save health care dollars

July 10 - Veterinarian works to stop rabies in New Brunswick

July 6 - Rabies vaccine expansion aims to protect St. John River Valley

July 5 - Seven confirmed cases of Zika virus in pregnant women in Canada — but true number may be much higher

June 28 - Ontario expands HPV vaccine program to gay, bisexual men

June 25 - Ganesh: Access to an effective flu vaccine for seniors could move us towards a national Pharmacare strategy

June 17 - Rotavirus vaccines led to big drops in hospitalizations in Ontario: study

June 16 - Dengue in the Americas

June 15 - Yellow Fever in Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo

June 15 - Vaccine will spell the end of cervical cancer, experts predict

June 14 - 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

June 14 - We Finally Know Why Some Canadians Still Refuse To Vaccinate

June 14 - Risk of Zika spreading during Olympics considered low: WHO

June 14 - Bat with rabies bites person in Airdrie, health officials say they are not 'treating' anyone

June 3 - Mumps outbreak In Whistler, B.C. spreads to Metro Vancouver

June 3 - Cancer vaccine breakthrough could fight all types of the disease

June 1 - Ontario bill to force parents to take course before exempting children from vaccines won’t pass this spring

June 1 - Ticks: 5 things you need to know

May 26 - Flu shot not popular in Manitoba, survey says 3rd lowest in Canada

May 23 - New strategy could yield more precise seasonal flu vaccine

May 19 - Yellow fever outbreak 'serious public health event,' WHO says

May 18 - Popup rabies vaccine clinic calms low-income pet owners' nerves

May 17 - Lyme disease increase alarms Canada's top doctor

May 10 - Zika virus detection broadens to urine test

May 9 - Canada to host Global Fund Replenishment Conference to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria

May 4 - Ottawa high school student presents cancer-fighting vaccine at national science fair

May 3 - HPV vaccination rates for boys in Nova Scotia climbing, province says

April 25 - Vaccination rates 'nowhere near' levels needed for protection: Immunize Canada

April 25 - Zika case confirmed in Ontario, may be sexually transmitted

April 22 - Anne Geddes Joins Forces with Paralympic and Elite Para-athletes to Raise Awareness of Meningococcal Disease

April 22 - Immunization mobile app to offer new features to help protect Canadians from infectious diseases

April 22 - Public Health Notice - Outbreak of Hepatitis A infections; consumers advised not to eat Nature's Touch Organic Berry Cherry Blend frozen fruit

April 22 - International Survey Released for World Meningitis Day Shows Parents Feel They Don't Know Enough About the Disease and its Consequences

April 21 - Ontario extending free HPV vaccines to boys

April 19 - Global Public-Private Partnership Announces Publication of Positive Phase 1 Data for Ebola Vaccine Regimen in JAMA

April 18 - Costco to provide free Hep A vaccination clinics after frozen berry recall

April 15 - WHO approves World’s First-Ever Dengue Vaccine

April 15 - Two confirmed cases of Zika virus in Manitoba

April 14 - Raccoon Rabies Prevention in Québec - Vaccine Operation in Montérégie and the Eastern Townships from April 19 to 28, 2016

April 11 - For polio vaccines, a worldwide switch to new version

April 11 - Zika's potential to spread in U.S. 'scarier than we initially thought:' CDC

April 4 - Sanofi's Philippine effort marks first public campaign for dengue vaccine Dengvaxia

April 4 - Grown-ups need vaccines too

March 30 - Ontario to resume vaccine plan to stop rabies outbreak in Hamilton

March 29 - More than 100 in Edmonton exposed to measles at Stollery Children's Hospital

March 29 - WHO calls for more oversight in wake of China vaccine arrests

March 27 - Health authorities offering free chicken pox booster shots

March 24 - Possible Zika virus case in Saskatchewan may have been sexually transmitted

March 22 - Angola grapples with worst yellow fever outbreak in 30 years

March 21 - CPhA Welcomes Investments to Improve Health of Canadians in Budget 2016

March 16 - Small U.S. study inspires ‘great confidence’ for dengue vaccine

March 11 - Passengers on Air China flight 991 to Vancouver at risk of measles

March 9 - Newfoundland and Labrador: Poll shows support for pharmacists but not double-standard flu vaccine coverage

March 3 - Montreal flu season spikes at 1,200 reported cases in 1 week

March 1 - British woman becomes one of the first cancer patients to be injected with new tumour-destroying vaccine

March 1 - Nunavut's flu season begins as 1st lab-confirmed cases reported

February 29 - February flu spike in Waterloo region

February 29 - Ontario's pharmacists react to the 2016 budget

February 25 - Ouchless measles vaccine could save lives

February 24 - High-Dose Influenza Vaccine Recognized as a New Option with Demonstrated Superior Efficacy* for Adults 65 Years and Older

February 24 - Health officials confirm case of measles in Brampton, Ont.

February 22 - HPV cases drop since vaccinations started

February 18 - 3rd Yellowknife school has case of whooping cough

February 15 - N.W.T.'s top doctor expects flu cases to peak in March

February 12 - Saskatoon health region says it's not too late to get flu shot

February 10 - Sainte-Justine, Montreal Children's hospitals swamped by flu cases

February 10 - Saskatoon Health Region encouraging people to get flu vaccine

February 9 - Fact or Fiction: Is there a link between microcephaly and vaccines?

February 9 - Bexsero vaccine booster effective for waning immunity

February 8 - Could Canadian mosquitoes transmit the Zika virus?

February 8 - Hawaii Island declares state of emergency over dengue fever outbreak

February 3 - Alberta Health Services declares whooping cough outbreak finished

January 29 - Zika virus confirmed among 4 Canadian travellers

January 29 - 1st case of Zika virus confirmed in Quebec

January 28 - Confirmed B.C. measles case has AHS warning Calgarians of possible exposure

January 28 - Zika virus: Canadian-U.S. vaccine could be ready by year's end

January 28 - Zika virus: 6 things to know about the growing outbreak

January 28 - Zika: 3 Canadians infected as WHO warns virus is 'spreading explosively'

January 21 - Brazil strives for Zika virus vaccine

January 20 - Canada to fund polio elimination effort in Pakistan

January 15 - Hepatitis A confirmed at Wetaskiwin Christmas dinner

January 15 - A to Zika: What you need to know about this spreading virus

January 14 - Five flu deaths prompt Alberta Health Services immunization warning

January 12 - Health PEI gives pharmacists 500 more flu shots to use

January 11 - Hepatitis A outbreak in Dawson Creek, B.C.

January 10 - How the province scrambled to stop spread of raccoon rabies

January 8 - Cholera vaccine supply set to double, easing global shortage

January 5 - Quebec's flu season off to a late start

January 4 - Sudbury firm developing new vaccine

January 1 - Possible measles exposure in Brampton, Mississauga, Peel public health warns

December 23 - VALNEVA provides update on DUKORAL® vaccine in Canada

December 18 - Rabid raccoons trigger vaccine campaign in Ontario

December 18 - Janssen announces collaboration with Bavarian Nordic to develop vaccine for chronic Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections

December 16 - Flu and gastroenteritis - Effective practices to prevent overcrowding in emergency rooms

December 11 - Ontario strengthening provincial immunization program: Actions include stronger requirements for school vaccine exemptions

December 10 - Rabies in Ontario - What should we do?

December 9 - Information Update - Gardasil vaccine safety studies show no new risks

December 3 - HPV vaccine for boys coming to Quebec

November 30 - Quebec whooping cough: 5 things to know

November 27 - Canadian doctors to provide Syrian refugees with much-needed health care

November 26 - Whooping cough outbreak reported by Saskatoon Health Region

November 25 - Victorian Order of Nurses Canada shuts operations in six provinces

November 23 - Public Health Ontario report highlights vaccine safety

November 24 - UBC microbiologists to use ‘reverse vaccinology’ to combat Johne's disease, bovine TB

November 16 - Sask. health officials: Make sure whooping cough vaccine is up to date

November 7 - Surge in whooping cough cases in southern Manitoba

November 5 - Pharmacies an increasingly popular option for flu shots

November 4 - UNICEF: New virtual reality storytelling platform lets Canadians see firsthand how they're saving children's lives with Survival Gifts

November 4 - 2015 flu vaccine better than last year's, says N.W.T. health official

October 29 - Medicago engaged by the Canadian Government to develop Ebola monoclonal antibodies

October 26 - Ontario's annual flu vaccination drive officially underway

October 26 - Ontario to offer nasal spray flu vaccine for children

October 23 - World Polio Day: Fewer children than ever with polio

October 21 - Manitoba: HPV vaccine soon available to males

October 21 - Indigenous people more at risk of getting the flu

October 17 - Outbreak of whooping cough hits Moncton area, 31 cases confirmed

October 16 - With more ways to get a flu shot in Sask., is it worth your while?

October 15 - Ontario's school-based HPV immunization rates must rise significantly to more effectively prevent cancer cases in adulthood

October 15 - Alarming new research shows over half of canadians don't plan on getting their flu shot this year

October 15 - Canadians enthusiastic users of pharmacy flu vaccinations, neighbourhood pharmacies research indicates

October 15 - HPV vaccine for boys needed, says Grand Bay-Westfield mother

October 13 - Malaria vaccine provides hope for a general cure for cancer

October 1 - Four-strain influenza vaccine available this flu season in Public Health programs

September 22 - Guinea officials call on Canada to help expand Ebola vaccine program

September 16 - Could a vaccine prevent cancer from spreading after surgery?

September 16 - Exemptions for Ontario kids not vaccinated for measles stays low

September 7 - Immunization records still out of date for thousands of students

July 31 - Nosode homeopathic labels must read 'not vaccines or alternatives to vaccines:' Health Canada

July 31 - WHO-led study shows Canadian-made Ebola vaccine works

July 31 - Ebola vaccine from Canada seems to work in trial in Guinea: WHO

July 21 - Canada's high vaccination rates still need improvement, study finds

July 7 - HPV vaccine program expanded to 'vulnerable' boys, men under 26 in B.C.

June 9 - Mandatory childhood vaccinations supported by majority in BC and Alberta: poll

June 4 - Doctors lobby calls for mandatory choice vaccines

May 26 - The Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative

April 22 - Another study finds no pnk between MMR vaccine and autism

April 13 - Researchers recommend HPV vaccines for boys

April 1 - Gardasil HPV 9 Vaccine Launched in Canada

March 4 - Ontario may allow pharmacists to give variety of vaccines

March 2 - Acadia University's meningitis vaccine numbers released

February 18 - Acadia University students pne up for meningitis vaccinations

February 13 - Acadia University to immunize students, staff against meningitis B

February 3 - Measles vaccination levels in Canada 'reasonably high'

January 30 - Rabies: What to know about the virus in Canada

January 22 - Capfornia health officials urge unvaccinated to avoid Disney parks

January 7 - Novartis receives approval in Canada for Fluad Pediatric™, the first vaccine designed to help better protect infants from seasonal flu

January 7 - Flu Is Hitting Canada Hard In 2015

January 6 - Ebola vaccine trials in Hapfax so far a success, says IWK Health Centre

 

Past Events

 

CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE CANADA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
December 3-5, 2023
Canada


Children’s Healthcare Canada is thrilled to be hosting their annual conference, at the beautiful Hyatt Regency in downtown Vancouver!

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WORLD DIABETES DAY
November 14, 2023
Worldwide


Every year, the World Diabetes Day campaign focuses on a dedicated theme that runs for one or more years. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2021-23 is Access to Diabetes Care.

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WORLD PNEUMONIA DAY
November 12, 2023
Worldwide


The fight to reduce deaths from the single, biggest infectious killer of adults and children has never been more urgent.

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MENINGOCOCCAL AWARENESS WEEK
November 6-12, 2023
Canada


Meningococcal disease is an uncommon but potentially serious infection caused by meningococcal bacteria, and its complications can be devastating.

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LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
November, 2023
Canada


Every year in November, people come together to recognize and raise awareness of the challenges that come from a diagnosis of lung cancer.

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WORLD MENINGITIS DAY
October 5, 2023
Worldwide


Meningitis - Get the facts!
What is meningitis?
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord.
What can cause meningitis?

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HPV PREVENTION WEEK
October 1-7, 2023
National


HPV Prevention Week is happening October 1 to 7, 2023. Stay tuned for educational events you can join and social media posts you can share!

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CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE
October 1st, 2023
National


In 1992, a small group of volunteers began a movement in Toronto’s High Park. They brought together 1,500 people to raise awareness and raised $85,000 for the breast cancer cause. This moment marked the beginning of what was to become the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure. It is now Canada’s largest single-day, volunteer-led event supporting the breast cancer cause.

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WORLD RABIES DAY
September 28, 2023
Worldwide


World Rabies Day was created to raise awareness and advocate for rabies elimination globally and is designed to unite all people, organizations, and stakeholders against rabies.

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NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH
August 2023
Worldwide


National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) takes place during August. This annual event, initiated by the CDC (US), serves to highlight the importance of immunizations throughout the lifespan. By commencing in the late summer, it is a timely reminder of the value of vaccines as we head into the fall influenza season. #NIAM2023 #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized

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Lyme Disease Awareness Month
May 2023
Worldwide


May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a chance for Lyme patients, activists and educators to spread information on how to prevent Lyme and tick-borne diseases. We’ve created a list of several things that you, your family, and friends, can do to help spread awareness.

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World Hearing Day
March 3, 2023
Worldwide


World Hearing Day is held on 3 March each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. World Hearing Day 2023 will highlight the importance of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care, as an essential component of universal health coverage.

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Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week
February 13 – 17, 2023
Canada


Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week (SRH Week) is a yearly campaign designed to raise awareness on sexual and reproductive health and promote resources to improve community health in Canada.

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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
November 18 – 24, 2022
Worldwide


World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign that is celebrated annually to improve awareness and understanding of AMR and encourage best practices among the public, One Health stakeholders and policymakers, who all play a critical role in reducing the further emergence and spread of AMR.

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World Diabetes Day
November 14, 2022
Worldwide


WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight.

Click here to learn more.

 

World Pneumonia Day
November 12, 2022
Worldwide


World Pneumonia Day, marked every year on 12 November, was established by the Stop Pneumonia Initiative in 2009 to raise awareness about the toll of pneumonia – a leading killer of children around the world – and to advocate for global action to protect against, help prevent and effectively treat this deadly illness.

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Canadian Patient Safety Week 2022
October 24 - 28, 2022
Canada


Everyone wants and deserves safe care. The theme is “Press play on Safety Conversations” focusing on safer care of older adults through safety conversations and actions. When we have safety conversations, it changes the way we think about safety. Ask questions, listen, and act.

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Brain Cancer Awareness Day
October 24, 2022
Canada


Monday, October 24, 2022, is the fifth annual Brain Cancer Awareness Day in Canada! On that day, we hope to make people aware of the devastation of this disease, but also letting everyone that there is HOPE!

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National Infection Control Week
October 17 – 20, 2022
Canada


In Canada, Infection Control Week originated in 1988 to highlight infection control efforts in Canadian hospitals, long-term care facilities and in the community. It was an opportunity for infection control professionals to educate staff and the community about the importance of infection prevention and to promote the important work that was being done by infection control professionals in a visible and fun way.

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HPV Prevention Week
October 3 – 8, 2022
Canada


HPV Prevention Week is designed to bring Canadians together to engage in a series of events and initiatives to increase awareness of an infection that is estimated to affect more than 75% of sexually active men and women in their lifetime.

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World Rabies Day
September 28, 2022
Worldwide


World Rabies Day is the first and only global day of action and awareness dedicated to rabies prevention and elimination. It is an opportunity to unite as a global community - helping individuals, civil society, and governments to connect and share their work. World Rabies Day is an annual commemoration on September 28, which is the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur who created the first rabies vaccine.

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World Hepatitis Day
July 28, 2022
Worldwide


World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change.

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National Nursing Week
May 9 – 15, 2022
Canada


The National Nursing Week draws attention to nurses, increasing the awareness of the public, policy-makers and governments of the many contributions of nursing to the well-being of Canadians.

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Lyme Disease Awareness Month
May 2022
Worldwide


May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a chance for Lyme patients, activists and educators to spread information on how to prevent Lyme and tick-borne diseases.

Click here to learn more.

 

National Immunization Awareness Week
April 23 – 30, 2022
Canada


National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) is an annual event held in the last week of April to highlight and recognize the importance of immunization and the success and impact that immunization has had in protecting and saving lives.

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Pharmacy Appreciation Month
March 2022
Canada


March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month! The annual national campaign that shines a spotlight on all things pharmacy, is moving from ‘awareness’ to ‘appreciation’ to better reflect and celebrate the extraordinary role pharmacists play in health care.

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World Encephalitis Day
February 22, 2022
Worldwide


World Encephalitis Day is the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis. Founded by The Encephalitis Society in 2014, it has reached over 236 million people through media features, events and social media over the years.

Click here to learn more.

 

Sexual Health and Reproductive Week
February 14 – 18, 2022
Canada


Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week (SRH Week) is a yearly campaign designed to raise awareness on sexual and reproductive health and promote resources to improve community health in Canada. This year’s theme is Advocacy in Action.

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