Vaccine News Archive
December 21 - Is it too late to get a COVID booster or flu shot before the holidays? What experts say
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 12 - Kids at higher risk of catching flu this season, experts warn
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 20 - It’s never been more important to tell the great story of vaccines, says ABPI Chief Executive, Richard Torbett
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 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 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 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 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 - '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 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 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 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 - 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - 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 - Immunization mobile app to offer new features to help protect Canadians from infectious diseases
April 21 - Ontario extending free HPV vaccines to boys
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 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 - 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 - Governments expand HPV vaccination programs for young men
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 - 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 - 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 - Flu Is Hitting Canada Hard In 2015
January 6 - Ebola vaccine trials in Hapfax so far a success, says IWK Health Centre
December 16 - NHL mumps outbreak: 7 big questions answered
December 3 - Photographer Anne Geddes tackles meningococcal disease in powerful exhibit (with video)
November 24 - Canadian Ebola vaccine development taken over by Merck
October 14 - Vaccines aren't just for kids
October 13 - Canadian Ebola Vaccine Trials Begin
October 6 - Flu season ahead; where will you go to get your flu shot?
October - Ebola: Protective measures for general pubpc. What you need to know
September 18 - HPV vaccine program now offered to Grade 5 boys in Alberta
May 26 - Canadian Medical Association Journal editorial calls for national vaccination strategy
March 20 - Government of Canada launches innovative mobile vaccine apppcation
Past Events
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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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