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Ottawa injects another $36M into vaccine injury compensation fund: Quebec has had its own vaccine injury compensation program since 1985, and received $7 ...
montrealgazette.com/news/national/ottawa-injects-another-36m-into-vaccine-injury-compensation-fund
Outdated cancer screening guidelines jeopardizing early detection, doctors say: A group of doctors say Canadian cancer screening guidelines set by a national ...
ctvnews.ca/health/outdated-cancer-screening-guidelines-jeopardizing-early-detection-doctors-say-1.6849248
The U.S. is asking states to be ready with testing for avian flu. What is Canada doing?
ctvnews.ca/canada/the-u-s-is-asking-states-to-be-ready-with-testing-for-avian-flu-what-is-canada-doing-1.6841418
MPs vote to examine security breach at Winnipeg infectious disease lab: Liberals MPs on the committee tried to curtail the parliamentary examination
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-security-breach-winnipeg-lab-vote/
Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada's chief public health officer warns
ctvnews.ca/health/measles-cases-in-canada-are-increasing-canada-s-chief-public-health-officer-warns-1.6824960
Ontario to miss Canada’s WHO target to eliminate hepatitis C as a public-health threat by 2030
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-ontario-to-miss-canadas-who-target-to-eliminate-hepatitis-c-as-a/
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Health minister 'deeply concerned' about measles outbreaks across Canada amid struggling vaccination efforts
ctvnews.ca/health/health-minister-deeply-concerned-about-measles-outbreaks-across-canada-amid-struggling-vaccination-efforts-1.6794037
Quebec facing 10 confirmed cases of measles, top doctor says he’s ‘worried’ | Globalnews.ca
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A case of bubonic plague has been diagnosed in the U.S. Here's what you should know
ctvnews.ca/canada/a-case-of-bubonic-plague-has-been-diagnosed-in-the-u-s-here-s-what-you-should-know-1.6768618
Doctors urge myth-busting, education to counter misinformation as measles cases rise
ctvnews.ca/health/doctors-urge-myth-busting-education-to-counter-misinformation-as-measles-cases-rise-1.6808729
Mental health minister says 'safer supply' drug concerns rooted in 'stigma and fear'
ctvnews.ca/politics/mental-health-minister-says-safer-supply-drug-concerns-rooted-in-stigma-and-fear-1.6775746
’NO BACKUP PLAN’: Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March: Prossy Luzige often gets calls from people looking for HIV tests that they can do in the ...
torontosun.com/news/national/no-backup-plan-funding-for-hiv-self-testing-kits-ending-in-march
Chief public health officer issues syphilis warning on Valentine's Day: Canada's chief public health officer has issued a Valentine's Day warning about 'an ...
ctvnews.ca/health/chief-public-health-officer-issues-syphilis-warning-on-valentine-s-day-1.6768922
Check you're fully immunized against measles, Public Health Agency of Canada urges
ctvnews.ca/health/check-you-re-fully-immunized-against-measles-public-health-agency-of-canada-urges-1.6780736
Quick Glance: Florida School Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns
- A recent measles outbreak in a Florida school highlights the increasing danger of vaccine skepticism.
- Reports indicate that six students at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County have been diagnosed with the disease.
- Experts express concerns about potential future outbreaks and stress the importance of vaccinations in light of growing skepticism.
- Health officials point out that inadequate vaccination rates at U.S. schools pose a risk for measles outbreaks.
| Montreal Gazette: "I feel in some ways we're filling a gap where public health has left open," says Dr. Joe Vipond.
montrealgazette.com/news/national/canadian-covid-society-launches-to-address-long-term-effects-prevent-further-illness
Jurors sometimes suffer from PTSD after a trial. These two B.C. pilot projects aim to help
timescolonist.com/local-news/jurors-sometimes-suffer-from-ptsd-after-a-trial-these-two-bc-pilot-projects-aim-to-help-8397730
Severe cases of strep A in hospitals, clinics: Health care workers, we want to hear from you
ctvnews.ca/health/severe-cases-of-strep-a-in-hospitals-clinics-health-care-workers-we-want-to-hear-from-you-1.6751238
Autism in Canada: Stats, impact and resources: Autism in Canada: Stats, impact and resources
healthing.ca/diseases-and-conditions/autism/autism-in-canada-stats-impact-and-resources
How I care for autism: ‘My life became autism’: How I care for autism: ‘My life became autism’
healthing.ca/diseases-and-conditions/autism/how-i-care-for-autism-my-life-became-autism
Invasive strep is on the rise in Canada. Here's what we know: Public health experts are sounding the alarm as Canada contends with a record-breaking wave of ...
ctvnews.ca/health/invasive-strep-is-on-the-rise-in-canada-here-s-what-we-know-1.6733594
Diabetes symptoms: Blurry vision, always thirsty and tired: Diabetes symptoms: Blurry vision, always thirsty and tired
healthing.ca/wellness/know-the-signs/diabetes-symptoms-blurry-vision-always-thirsty-tired
Flu rates down, but remain high in 2024: PHAC: The latest weekly data from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) shows that influenza activity is falling ...
ctvnews.ca/health/flu-rates-down-but-remain-high-in-2024-phac-1.6723864
Influenza (Flu) Vaccines: Should I Get a Flu Vaccine? | Healthing.ca: Guides you through the decision to get a flu vaccine. Provides info on the flu vaccine ...
healthing.ca/diseases-and-conditions/influenza-flu-vaccines-should-i-get-a-flu-vaccine-tb1913
Lyme disease: Causes, symptoms, treatments: Lyme disease: Causes, symptoms, treatments
healthing.ca/diseases-and-conditions/lyme-disease/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-lyme-disease
'Cutting edge' lab probes weight loss mysteries in children, adults in Canada: Researchers from McMaster University say their new Energy Lab is the first one in ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/cutting-edge-lab-probes-weight-loss-mysteries-in-children-adults-in-canada-1.6713620
From Healthing by Postmedia: While sexually transmitted infections — STIs — are mainly spread through unprotected sexual contact and bodily fluids ... Show more
Doctor's Orders: How to spot and treat HPV, chlamydia and gonorrhea: How to spot and treat HPV, chlamydia and gonorrhea
healthing.ca/wellness/sex/stis-what-you-need-to-know-about-symptoms-risks-and-treatments
How to know if you have salmonella as death toll rises from cantaloupe outbreak - National | Globalnews.ca
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Strep A cases are rising in Canada. What symptoms to watch for - National | Globalnews.ca
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Arthritis in Canada: Stats, risk and research: Arthritis in Canada: Stats, risk and research
healthing.ca/diseases-and-conditions/arthritis/arthritis-in-canada-stats-risk-and-research
Amid flu season increases and new research on lasting 'long flu' impacts, experts urge flu shot uptake
ctvnews.ca/health/amid-flu-season-increases-and-new-research-on-lasting-long-flu-impacts-experts-urge-flu-shot-uptake-1.6688741
These are the top sources of food poisoning, according to a chef-turned-microbiologist
mercurynews.com/2024/01/10/these-are-the-top-sources-of-food-poisoning-according-to-a-chef-turned-microbiologist/
Six dead, more than 150 cases confirmed in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak: PHAC: Federal officials have confirmed a sixth Canadian death and 153 cases of ...
ctvnews.ca/health/six-dead-more-than-150-cases-confirmed-in-cantaloupe-salmonella-outbreak-phac-1.6690294
Influenza cases rise in second week of flu season, swine flu most prominent: Influenza cases were on the rise during the second week of the annual flu season ...
ctvnews.ca/health/influenza-cases-rise-in-second-week-of-flu-season-swine-flu-most-prominent-1.6680155
Grab your tissues: Canada’s flu season has officially begun, officials say | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.ca/news/10143200/canada-flu-season-2023/
3.5 million Canadian adults have had long COVID symptoms: StatCan study: COVID can cause damage to organs and the vascular system. What about our immune systems?
nationalpost.com/health/covid-19-long-covid-statistics-canada
What we know about risk of a 'triple-demic' this respiratory virus season: COVID deaths and ICU admissions are low while flu and RSV are rising ...
nationalpost.com/news/canada/covid-19-flu-rsv-triple-demic-respiratory-virus-season
Official start of flu season will likely be declared this week: PHAC: Flu season is just around the corner, according to new data from the Public Health Agency ...
ctvnews.ca/health/official-start-of-flu-season-will-likely-be-declared-this-week-phac-1.6661776
Analysis: Quebec's COVID-19 resurgence is the biggest in Canada: This wave is likely being driven by the new, much more contagious viral variant, JN.1 ...
montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/analysis-quebecs-covid-19-resurgence-is-the-biggest-in-canada
Six deaths now reported in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak: Six people have now died in a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes sold ...
torontosun.com/news/national/six-deaths-now-reported-in-cantaloupe-salmonella-outbreak
Multiple fruit recalls in Canada due to salmonella risk. What’s happening?: The Public Health Agency of Canada says at least 26 lab-confirmed cases of salmonella ...
globalnews.ca/news/10113707/fruit-recalls-salmonella-canada-explained/
The last flu season was a bad one. What’s in store this year?: Last year at this time, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said influenza activity had ...
globalnews.ca/news/10095732/flu-season-canada-2023/
Drug-resistant salmonella outbreak spreads across Canada, affecting many kids: An ongoing outbreak of 'extensively drug-resistant' salmonella infections has ...
globalnews.ca/news/10088282/salmonella-outbreak-drug-resistant-canada/
Death toll in Canada’s cantaloupe salmonella outbreak rises to 5: PHAC - National | Globalnews.ca
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More women than men died in Canada during the first months of the COVID pandemic, StatCan finds
ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/more-women-than-men-died-in-canada-during-the-first-months-of-the-covid-pandemic-statcan-finds-1.6646189
Advocacy group takes on the task of improving mental health of older Canadians: Older Canadians make up the fastest growing segment of our society
healthing.ca/partners/canadian-coalition-for-seniors-mental-health/older-canadians-dementia
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cantaloupes—Here’s What To Know As CDC Issues Warning
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2023/12/01/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-cantaloupes-heres-what-to-know-as-cdc-issues-warning/
Why it's 'especially important' for older Canadians to get COVID-19 booster: COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise across Canada according to recent data ...
ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/why-it-s-especially-important-for-older-canadians-to-get-covid-19-booster-1.6623094
Five people in Island region sickened with cantaloupe-related salmonella: The outbreak is related to Malichita- and Rudy-brand cantaloupes sold in October and ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/five-people-in-island-region-sickened-with-cantaloupe-related-salmonella-7888597
COVID hospitalizations in Canada reach number not seen since last winter: COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise across Canada as a wave of autumn infections ...
ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/covid-hospitalizations-in-canada-reach-number-not-seen-since-last-winter-1.6605491
Obesity Matters Policy Roundtable: Breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptance
healthing.ca/diseases-and-conditions/obesity/obesity-matters-policy-roundtable-breaking-barriers-to-obesity-treatment-and-acceptance
These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning: Trudeau condemns a blast at a Gaza hospital, the feds are set to crack down on short-term rentals and ...
ctvnews.ca/5-things/these-are-the-5-headlines-you-should-read-this-morning-1.6605864
U.S. to produce more COVID-19 tests for free distribution as cases rise: Canada, by contrast, has millions of rapid at-home tests in its federal inventory as the ...
globalnews.ca/news/9977423/us-covid-tests-order-canada/
Quick Glance: Federal Government Launches Free COVID Test Program
- The website CovidTests.Gov will officially relaunch on September 25, allowing every household to order four free rapid tests.
- COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are visible in an illustration photo from January 31, 2023.
- President Joe Biden pledged to distribute 1 billion free rapid tests to meet high demand and address the overwhelmed test manufacturing industry.
- A $600 million investment in 12 different domestic test manufacturers will result in approximately 200 million tests to boost the federal stockpile.
Where can I get a COVID-19 rapid test? CTV News looks at the rules in each province and territory
ctvnews.ca/health/where-can-i-get-a-covid-19-rapid-test-ctv-news-looks-at-the-rules-in-each-province-and-territory-1.6583287
COVID-19 in Ontario: 'We're definitely seeing a surge,' warns ER doctor: As health-care workers in British Columbia receive notifications they will once again be ...
ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/covid-19-in-ontario-we-re-definitely-seeing-a-surge-warns-er-doctor-1.6581570
First Canadian case of new COVID-19 variant confirmed in B.C.: B.C. health officials said the case was confirmed in the Fraser Health region ...
globalnews.ca/news/9927097/new-covid-variant-ba-2-86-bc-first-case-canada/
Ebola virus vaccine for adults approved for use in Canada: Canada has approved a vaccine to prevent Ebola in non-pregnant and otherwise healthy adults aged 18 ...
globalnews.ca/news/9983924/ebola-virus-vaccine-canada-approved/
Canada monitoring new COVID variant BA.2.86 found in at least 4 countries: The World Health Organization said this week it had classified BA.2 ...
globalnews.ca/news/9906142/covid-variant-ba286-canada/
Quick Glance: Canada monitors new COVID variant BA.2.86 in 4 countries
- Canada is tracking a highly mutated variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, detected in at least four countries.
- The World Health Organization has classified BA.2.86 as a monitored variant due to the large number of mutations.
- The Public Health Agency of Canada is actively monitoring and evaluating BA.2.86 with national and international experts.
- More data is needed to understand BA.2.86, but the number of mutations warrants attention.
Kramberger: West Island students can access YMCA mental-health program: Y Mind aims to help young people cope with anxiety and stress.
montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/kramberger-west-island-students-can-access-ymca-mental-health-program
Paid articlePaid 'Don't hesitate,' get latest COVID booster when available: PHAC: As respiratory infection season looms, Canada's Public Health Agency (PHAC) is urging Canadians ...
ctvnews.ca/health/don-t-hesitate-get-latest-covid-booster-when-available-phac-1.6559579
Canada ‘likely at the start’ of new COVID-19 wave. How big will it get?: With two new COVID-19 variants emerging just before the fall — a season when respiratory ...
globalnews.ca/news/9914128/canada-covid-fall-wave-2023/
3 Canadian residents among 10 suspected cases of botulism in France, public health officials investigating
ctvnews.ca/health/3-canadian-residents-among-10-suspected-cases-of-botulism-in-france-public-health-officials-investigating-1.6561783
COVID resurgence sparks concerns as hospitalizations increase across Canada: Early signs suggest a new wave of COVID-19 is spreading in Canada ...
ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/covid-resurgence-sparks-concerns-as-hospitalizations-increase-across-canada-1.6531151
EG.5 subvariant may soon dominate COVID-19 cases in Canada. What to know: EG.5, the fast-spreading COVID subvariant, is now circulating in Canada as health ...
globalnews.ca/news/9884833/eg-5-variant-covid-canada/
Quick Glance: New Covid Variant EG.5 Named 'Eris'
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a new sub-variant of Covid called EG.5 - unofficially named 'Eris' - a variant of interest and is asking countries to monitor it as cases grow globally.
- But the organization says it poses a low risk to public health, with no evidence that it causes more severe disease than other variants circulating at the moment.
3 people from Canada sickened in botulism outbreak in Bordeaux, France: The Canadians are among 10 people who have suspected botulism after eating sardines ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-3-people-from-canada-sickened-in-botulism-outbreak-in-bordeaux-france-2/
Large number of COVID-19 reinfections in Northern Hemisphere ‘concerning’: WHO: The World Health Organization on Friday urged countries to strengthen their ...
globalnews.ca/news/9919665/covid-infections-northern-hemisphere/
Health Canada monitoring new COVID-19 variant: Health Canada is monitoring a new COVID-19 variant that has been detected in several countries.
ctvnews.ca/health/health-canada-monitoring-new-covid-19-variant-1.6528574
COVID-19 activity in Canada showing early signs that it may be increasing: data: COVID-19 infections may be slowly starting to rise again in Canada ...
ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/covid-19-activity-in-canada-showing-early-signs-that-it-may-be-increasing-data-1.6520187
Health minister monitoring COVID-19 'very closely' amid early signs cases on the rise
ctvnews.ca/canada/health-minister-monitoring-covid-19-very-closely-amid-early-signs-cases-on-the-rise-1.6522047
The Public Health Agency of Canada says fluctuations in coronavirus activity — such as positive COVID test percentage, hospitalizations and wastewater signals ... Show more
Canadian travellers’ risk of leprosy ‘very low’ despite Florida uptick: Although leprosy rare are on the rise in Florida, travellers heading to the sunshine ...
globalnews.ca/news/9874699/leprosy-florida-canada-travellers-risk/
Quick Glance: Increase in Leprosy Cases in Central Florida: CDC
- The number of reported cases has more than doubled over the last decade in the southeastern states.
- Health officials report a rise in leprosy cases in Central Florida.
- Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease primarily affecting a patient's skin and peripheral nervous system.
- Symptoms of leprosy include discolored skin patches, thick and dry skin, skin growths, loss of eyebrows and eyelashes, muscle weakness or paralysis, and enlarged nerves.
Several people fall ill with mysterious rashes, fever after Tough Mudder event: Health officials said participants may have staph or bacterial infections.
abcnews.go.com/Health/people-fall-ill-mysterious-rashes-fever-after-tough/story
Three Canadians sickened in France's botulism outbreak are from Quebec: PHAC: OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed that the three Canadians ...
thestar.com/life/health-wellness/three-canadians-sickened-in-frances-botulism-outbreak-are-from-quebec-phac/article_2a9b17c2-7d59-527f-baf2-bd5ff019aba4.html
Paid articlePaid Omicron led to 76 per cent of Canadians being infected with COVID-19: study: 'The fact that antibodies wane after about six months, and that this virus is always ...
montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/omicron-led-to-76-per-cent-of-canadians-being-infected-with-covid-19-study
Paid articlePaid 3 people from Canada sickened in botulism outbreak in Bordeaux, France: OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada says three Canadian residents have fallen ill ...
thestar.com/life/health-wellness/3-people-from-canada-sickened-in-botulism-outbreak-in-bordeaux-france/article_b9c54eac-b2c4-57ba-ad79-65fd50375c92.html
Paid articlePaid Drug-resistant gonorrhea on the rise as rates of infection increase in Canada: The World Health Organization has also said that several countries ...
thestar.com/news/canada/drug-resistant-gonorrhea-on-the-rise-as-rates-of-infection-increase-in-canada/article_4fe08b74-6fb0-5d51-8537-e6d18bb6ae4f.html
Paid articlePaid COVID keeps evolving, but so does our immunity. Are we now at a 'stalemate' with this virus?
cbc.ca/news/health/covid-keeps-evolving-but-so-does-our-immunity-are-we-now-at-a-stalemate-with-this-virus-1.6933119
Gene discovery by Canadian researcher ‘major breakthrough’ in HIV research: PHAC: PHAC researchers and partners found the genetic variants that impact a human ...
globalnews.ca/news/9872699/hiv-gene-variant-phac/
What to know about EG.5, the latest Omicron subvariant in Canada: A new coronavirus subvariant on the rise in some parts of the world is an example of how the ...
cbc.ca/news/health/covid-19-variant-1.6930281
Untreatable gonorrhea may be on the horizon in Canada. Here’s why: As gonorrhea rates continue to climb in Canada, health officials are warning the infection is ...
globalnews.ca/news/9857518/gonorrhea-canada-antibiotcs/
As red meat allergy-causing ticks become more common in the U.S., how widespread are they in Canada?
ctvnews.ca/health/as-red-meat-allergy-causing-ticks-become-more-common-in-the-u-s-how-widespread-are-they-in-canada-1.6503163
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