Fitzgerald urges more vaccines as flu season begins early

Newfoundland and Labrador’s chief medical officer of health is urging residents to get a flu shot ahead of the holidays.

Doctors urge vaccinations as flu and RSV cases rise among children in B.C.

Health professionals in B.C. are asking parents to be vigilant this respiratory season as ER and primary care centre visits ...

High demand leaves pharmacies in some P.E.I. communities short on COVID-19 vaccines

Islanders looking to stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccine may need to look beyond their local pharmacy, as some ...

Flu circulating at 'sky-high' levels among kids, teens as experts brace for worsening wave of infections

A surge of influenza among school-aged kids is linked to the recent deaths of multiple Ontario children, prompting calls for ...

No link between vaccines and autism, WHO reaffirms

The World Health Organization's vaccine safety committee said Thursday that new reviews of scientific evidence found no link ...

New data shows RSV shots prevent ‘most dangerous’ respiratory infection for newborns

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, has long been the leading cause of infant hospitalization in Canada. While real-world studies show new RSV shots are working to keep newborns out of hospital, many ...

N.S. flu season expected to peak earlier this year, says province's top doctor

Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, says this year's flu season is expected to hit its peak ...

RFK Jr.-appointed panel removes universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for U.S. infants

A panel of advisers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has voted to remove the longstanding ...

Health minister says she worries about U.S. public health decisions harming Canadians

Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she worries about how recent actions by U.S. public health agencies, like removing a ...

Don't delay COVID shot for preferred brand, health officials advise as holidays approach

Temporary side-effects may occur after any COVID vaccination, says the Public Health Agency of Canada spokesperson. These can vary, depending on a person's age and health status, Maddison said, but ...

Health officials warn of surge of deadly flu virus in largely unvaccinated Saskatchewan

Flu cases in Saskatchewan are on the rise with the deadly influenza A strain hitting children and the elderly especially hard ...

80-year-old diabetic Calgarian shocked to receive $100 bill for COVID-19 vaccine

A Calgary senior with diabetes and heart disease is fighting back after being billed for her COVID-19 vaccine despite being eligible for a free shot. Sharon Mason, 80, received her COVID vaccine in ...