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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 recommendation to universally vaccinate American infants against hepatitis B.
Upcoming Public Health Mobile Unit immunization and testing clinics
The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) supports access to immunization and testing in Nova Scotia. To help ensure local access to these important services, PHMU will be holding clinics in communities across the province over the next week.
RSV vaccination during pregnancy reduces infant hospitalisations, finds study
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination during pregnancy reduces infant hospitalisations by around 80%, new research shows.
Children’s hospitals in Canada face flood of flu visits as doctors urge families to get vaccinated
An early start to Canada’s flu season is hitting children hard, sending a flood of young patients into multiple pediatric hospitals as medical teams warn that emergency visits and admissions could keep climbing in the weeks ahead.
What legal experts say about US strike on Venezuela boat
Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that there was no legal basis for the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military.
Check, vaccinate, and report your child’s immunization records
Help us keep students safe and healthy. Public Health is reminding parents and guardians to update and report their child’s vaccine records. To attend school in Ontario, students under 18 must have received all required vaccines or have valid exemption from vaccination. Starting December 2025, Public Health will begin reviewing all student vaccine records for […]
Children’s hospitals seeing more flu cases as earlier season takes a toll
Flu season has arrived early, with CHEO reporting eight times more cases than last year as hospitals warn of rising infections among children and seniors.
Children’s hospitals seeing more flu cases as earlier season takes a toll
TORONTO — Hospitals are seeing more children sick with flu after the virus began circulating earlier than usual this year. The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario said it saw eight times more kids testing positive for influenza last month than it d...
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Children's hospitals seeing more flu cases as earlier season takes a toll
TORONTO — Hospitals are seeing more children sick with flu after the virus began circulating earlier than usual this year. The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario said it saw eight times more kids testing positive for influenza last month than it did in November last year. A spokesperson for CHEO said the difference is stark […]
Canadian drug kingpin known as Asia’s El Chapo sentenced in Australia
Tse Chi Lop, formerly of Toronto, was accused of heading a global drug syndicate when meth was flowing across the Asia-Pacific region
Upcoming Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinic in Halifax
Culturally specific Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinics enable Black and African Nova Scotians to ask questions and receive vaccinations in a place that feels familiar and respectful. Although these clinics are culturally specific, all are welcome to attend. Next week, the following Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinic will be held:
Doctors urge people to get flu vaccine as Ottawa hospital sees a surge in cases
Viral season expected to peak around late December and early January
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