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One week after shots started being deployed in the community, Quebec’s vaccination campaign is ramping up. But some pharmacists say they’re struggling to get enough vaccines to keep up with demand. Pharmacies are warning that unpredictable deliveries could leave patients waiting for their shots, or giving up altogether. Felicia Parrillo explains.

Pharmacists are hoping the province will allow them to administer more vaccines in the near future. It’s an effort they say will result in more convenience for Manitobans while improving province-wide vaccination rates. Vasilios Bellos has more.

Quebec health officials are hoping to dramatically increase vaccinations against the flu and covid. They’re targeting at-risk people and the number of appointments being booked has started to skyrocket. Tim Sargeant reports.

A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is showing some encouraging results for melanoma patients. A new study from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies Moderna and Merck show the mRNA vaccine significantly reduces the chances of cancer tumors returning. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 23, 2026.

As we head into cold and flu season, London Drugs pharmacist Lisa Gill joins Jason Pires to talk about the vaccine rollout campaign and who should be getting the flu and COVID-19 vaccines this year.

Quebec’s flu vaccination campaign officially got underway Tuesday, with pharmacies already seeing strong demand for the shot. But for the first time since the pandemic, not everyone is eligible for a free vaccine. Those who don’t qualify for coverage could pay between $30 and $50. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.

With the arrival of colder weather comes flu season across Canada. And with the number of influenza cases climbing, Maritimers are eager to get their annual vaccines. But as Ella MacDonald reports, pharmacists say not to worry if appointments are full.

B.C. health officials are encouraging everyone to book in for updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines. This as the influenza season is getting an early start in B.C. and after two seasons of low immunization rates in the province. Taya Fast explains.

London Drugs pharmacist Jennifer Ho discusses what people should know when planning a trip. She looks at how to know whether you need a vaccination to travel and how to make sure your medications and prescriptions are up to date and available for your journey.

Manitobans must still pay out of pocket for the shingles vaccine — which for many can be a barrier to getting the shot. Global’s Teagan Rasche has more on the virus and why experts want to see change.

Canadians who say they were failed by the COVID-19 Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP) had the opportunity to share their stories in Ottawa last week. It wasn’t an official government inquiry, but as Melissa Ridgen reports, the speakers hope their testimony leads to more help for those with medically documented, serious injuries from government-mandated vaccines.

The Alberta government says it is keeping its $100 fee for the COVID-19 shot as the province prepares for its fall vaccination campaign. Provincial officials argue the fee helps to significantly reduce vaccine waste. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Sept. 15, 2026.

Premier Doug Ford touted Sanofi’s new flu manufacturing facility at a media availability in Toronto on Wednesday, suggesting the billion-dollar facility would create 300 “highly skilled, good-paying” jobs.

Manitoba saw the worst of the measles outbreak that happened earlier in the year and health officials are calling on parents to get their kids vaccinated before returning to school. Mandatory vaccines before returning to school has kept cases low in other provinces, but Manitoba officials say that’s not part of the gameplan. Vasilios Bellos...

Federal and local health officials are reminding parents to check whether their kids’ vaccinations are up-to-date ahead of the upcoming school year. As Megan King reports, the call to action follows a recent measles outbreak which has devastating effects.

As kids get ready to head back to school Canada’s chief public health officer says parents should make sure their child’s routine vaccinations are up to date. Nicole Di Donato has this story and more in Health Matters for Sept. 2, 2026.

A new cancer vaccine for melanoma is showing promising results in a late stage trial. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains how the technology works, and when Canadians might be able to access the treatment.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to receive 70,000 doses of a vaccine used in previous Ebola outbreaks. The World Health Organization announced the upcoming delivery as part of efforts to boost containment. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 20, 2026.

Flu season is upon us and according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, fewer people are getting vaccinated compared to ten years ago. . Billy Cheung, a pharmacist from Pharmasave, joins our Jaden Lee-Lincoln to break down the importance of fall flu vaccinations.

One week after shots started being deployed in the community, Quebec’s vaccination campaign is ramping up. But some pharmacists say they’re struggling to get enough vaccines to keep up with demand. Pharmacies are warning that unpredictable deliveries could leave patients waiting for their shots, or giving up altogether. Felicia Parrillo explains.