Public health officials are reporting an increase in HIV cases in the Thunder Bay district. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says it has identified […]
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Ontario to offer free flu and COVID-19 vaccines starting next week amid declining vaccination rates
Ontario is launching its fall flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunization programs as respiratory illness season approaches. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be available starting the […]
Northwestern Ontario issues 4 drug alerts in under a week amid overdose surge
Northwestern Ontario has seen four drug alerts issued in less than a week as health officials warn of a sharp increase in overdoses across the […]
Province urges students to get immunized before returning to school
British Columbia’s provincial health officer is urging parents and guardians to check their children’s immunization records before the new school year begins. Parents are encouraged […]
More food products recalled in Canada this week due to health risks
Canadians are being urged to check their kitchens after several food recalls were issued this week. The recalls involve undeclared allergens, bacterial contamination and foreign […]
WHO chief warns Ebola outbreak could become deadliest on record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could become the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever recorded, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General […]
Health Canada Recalls Toilet Bowl Cleaner Sold Across Canada
Health Canada has issued a recall for Ultra Big Blue Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner due to improper labelling and a lack of child-resistant packaging. The […]
Outaouais cheese recalled over possible staph contamination
A brand of cheese sold in the Outaouais is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as staph. Quebec’s Ministry […]
Canadian Blood Services Calls for More Donors After Blood Supply Drops 20%
Canadian Blood Services is asking Canadians to donate blood as supplies fall below normal summer levels. Blood donations usually decrease during the summer as people […]
WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over
The World Health Organization declared the cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over on Thursday after the last close contact of an infected person completed quarantine and […]