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Measles vaccinations should be current: B.C. Health Ministry

B.C. residents heading out of town for spring break next month are being urged to confirm their measles vaccination status as outbreaks of the disease are being reported in other parts of the world.

Tories to trigger debate, vote on call to 'cancel' upcoming carbon tax increase

What’s happening on and off the Hill today, plus the news you need to start your day.

Just 15% of Canadians got updated COVID vaccines this fall, new figures show

While Canadians raced to get vaccinated against COVID-19 early in the pandemic, only 15 per cent of the population had their updated shot this fall. But the virus is still spreading — and the WHO just identified a new, rapidly spreading 'variant of concern' called JN.1.

Evening Update: Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples if the rituals don't resemble marriage

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The updates on flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory virus for the week of Dec. 15

Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam noted that a number of viruses are “posing significant challenges to hospitals” in some areas

Controversy erupts as Canada pushes MASKS mandates and tracking

"We hope people have developed the habit to be able to use masks as needed ... I do think now is the time to get your mask ready"

Health Canada Approves Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Omicron

Canadian health officials have authorized Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron subvariant.

Health Canada approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for Omicron, urges boosters

Canadian health officials on Tuesday authorized Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron subvariant, urging all Canadians over the age of six months to get fresh inoculations as the nation sees an uptick in infections. Health Canada said in a statement that it has determined that the Moderna SPIKEVAX COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine meets the department’s stringent safety, efficacy and quality requirements. "We are absolutely encouraging people to get protected both with COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot," Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam said during a news conference after the announcement, adding that Canadians can expect to start receiving the new shots in the beginning of October.

Health Canada approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant, urges boosters