Immunization

• Saskatchewan seeks higher immunization rates with campaign launch

  The Saskatchewan government has launched its 2026-27 immunization campaign for free influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.

  Canada

  Oct 15
  
• Canadian scientists raise concerns over RFK Jr. firing U.S. vaccine panel

  On Monday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he will appoint new members to the scientific group that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about vaccination.

  Health

  Jun 11, 2025
  
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• Ontario schools start suspending students with incomplete immunization

  Toronto Public Health says about 10,000 students are not-up-to-date on their vaccinations, and a first group of 173 students in Grade 11 will be suspended Tuesday.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2025
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• HKPR health unit to issue 2,000 student suspensions for incomplete immunizations

  The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit issued second notices on Monday to parents to get their child's immunization records updated.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2024
• Countdown continues for Waterloo Region students to get immunizations up-to-date

  Waterloo Public Health says there are hundreds of catch-up appointments available at area clinics for parents who need to get their kids' vaccinations back on schedule.

  Health

  Jan 29, 2024
• Lethbridge pharmacy faces challenge with initial vaccine rollouts

  The shortage in flu shots saw hundreds of pre-booked appointments cancelled at The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in south Lethbridge, owner Vishal Sukhadiva explained.

  Health

  Nov 1, 2023
• Hundreds of thousands of Albertans roll up their sleeves at start of immunization season

  Since the start of the respiratory virus season at the end of August, pharmacies have given out more than 90 per cent of COVID doses and more than 80 per cent of flu doses.

  Health

  Oct 26, 2023
• Flu shot and COVID vaccine now available in Alberta

  An infectious disease researcher says Alberta's flu season has arrived earlier than usual and may pack more of a punch than previous years.

  Health

  Oct 16, 2023
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• N.S. reports new mpox case, ‘very low’ risk to general public

  For the first time in months, Nova Scotia has reported a new confirmed case of mpox in the Halifax region. Officials say there is 'very low' risk to the general public.

  Health

  Jun 23, 2023
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• Elgin, Oxford counties have 40% of recent whooping cough cases in Ontario

  Officials with Southwestern Public Health say there have been 82 confirmed cases of pertussis – also known as whopping cough - in the area over the past 14 months.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2023