Unvaccinated adult with measles dies in U.S., cause still not confirmed
An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, state health officials announced Thursday, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause.
Another travel-related case of measles reported in Metro Vancouver
People who in were the Royal Columbian Hospital emergency department between 2:30 p.m. on March 3 and 2:30 a.m. March…
Parents are holding ‘measles parties’ in the U.S., alarming health experts
As measles cases continue to rise in Texas amid an ongoing outbreak, health officials are warning against so-called “measles parties,”…
Severe flu season may be causing rare brain complications in children, experts warn
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 19,000 people have died from the flu so far this winter,…
Should you get another measles shot? What to know as cases surge
With measles cases on the rise in Canada, some adults may be questioning whether their immunity, either through natural infection…
Measles cases in Ontario have nearly doubled over the last 2 weeks
Ontario is reporting 78 new measles cases over the last two weeks, nearly doubling the province’s total count since an outbreak…
Influenza is hitting hard. Data shows fewer Canadians got their flu shot
Most provinces and at least one territory report declines in people getting their flu shot compared to last year, with…
Measles is making a comeback in Canada. What’s driving the surge?
Measles is making a troubling comeback in Canada this year, with cases rising sharply after years of near-elimination. What’s going…
Child who died in Texas measles outbreak was unvaccinated, officials say
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center spokesperson Melissa Whitfield confirmed the death Wednesday, stating the patient died overnight.
Manitoba to see late peak in cold and flu season
So far this winter, 1,998 cases of influenza A have been reported. By this time in the 2023-2024 season, there…