Mother urges flu vigilance after losing toddler in 2016
Jill Promoli lost her healthy 2-year-old son Jude to influenza B in 2016. Following recent child flu deaths in Ontario, she urges vaccination and serious precautions.
Jill Promoli lost her healthy 2-year-old son Jude to influenza B in 2016. Following recent child flu deaths in Ontario, she urges vaccination and serious precautions.
British Columbia shattered two long-standing high-temperature records on Tuesday, December 17, 2025, as unseasonable warmth swept across the province. Discover the details and broader weather impacts.
A judge has ruled a fatality inquiry will proceed into the 2021 death of a Calgary woman after her COVID-19 vaccination, seeking to determine if the vaccine contributed. Read the details.
A CDC committee's vote to roll back the universal Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns has parents, including a Canadian educator, fearing for children's health and reconsidering family size. Read her powerful plea.
A new poll reveals most Canadians maintain confidence in vaccines, yet hesitancy has increased. Explore the data and public health implications.
London, Ontario, faces an early and severe flu season, with the H3N2 strain prevalent. Health officials urge vaccination as cases rise rapidly. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Environment Canada confirms 28 regions in British Columbia set new high-temperature records for December 15th, with Kamloops reaching 18.6°C. The warm surge is linked to an atmospheric river.
The New York Post editorial board delivers a scathing critique of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance, calling it irresponsible and a threat to children's health. Read the full analysis.
An unprecedented warm spell hit British Columbia, with 27 communities recording their hottest December 15th in history. Explore the climate data and local impacts.
A major Canadian study finds COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy significantly lowers the risk of severe illness and premature birth. Learn the key findings for maternal health.
The CDC has voted to end universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. Canadian officials and insurers confirm coverage will not change. Details on the policy shift and its implications.
Vancouver considers a $10 fee for information requests, raising concerns about public transparency. Advocates warn it could hinder access to city data.
Humboldt penguins at a Paris zoo are being vaccinated against avian influenza in a preventive measure. Learn about the global efforts to protect wildlife from the virus.
Former CDC head Tom Frieden criticizes a vaccine advisory panel's vote to end universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns, calling it a dangerous mistake. Learn why experts are urging healthcare providers to ignore the new guidance.
A key U.S. immunization committee suggests revising the universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns, a policy Canada watches closely. Learn the details and potential implications.
A federal vaccine committee, now led by skeptics, voted to halt guidance for universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination. Public health experts warn this could lead to thousands of preventable infections and dangerous confusion.
The Sabin Vaccine Institute has delivered over 640 doses of its unlicensed cAd3-Marburg vaccine to Ethiopia for a Phase 2 trial amid an outbreak with an 88% fatality rate. Learn about the global response.
Quebec health authorities report the first measles case in the Montreal area since April 2025. Public health urges vaccination checks as a precaution.
U.S. equity markets hover near all-time highs as a wave of corporate profit reports delivers mixed signals. Key indices hold steady, reflecting investor caution and optimism.
The U.S. FDA's current COVID-19 vaccine chief is facing a scathing denunciation over new claims. Health experts and officials react to the controversy unfolding in December 2025.
A prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser is calling for the unsealing of his court files, seeking transparency in the long-running case. Learn about the latest legal push and its implications.
Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist and songwriter for Booker T. and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84. Remembered for shaping the Stax Records sound.
Comedian Randy Rainbow releases a 'Cabaret'-style parody song mocking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial views on vaccines and science. Watch the viral video here.
A federal vaccine committee may scrap the decades-old recommendation for a hepatitis B shot at birth, a move experts warn could lead to hundreds of preventable infections and deaths in children.
Dr. Elaine Ma seeks to overturn an order to repay $600,000 in pandemic vaccine administration payments. A Kingston physician's legal battle highlights billing disputes in Ontario's healthcare system.
Alberta Health Services warns of measles exposure at Calgary International Airport and Claresholm General Hospital. Learn the exposure times, symptoms, and how to check your vaccination status.
An FDA official's internal memo reveals at least 10 child deaths linked to COVID-19 vaccines, prompting proposed vaccine policy reforms and stricter authorization requirements.
Major winter storm hits Ontario with up to 70 cm of snow, causing traffic chaos on Highway 400 and continuing into weekend. Stay updated on weather alerts.
Toronto residents face difficulties finding flu shots at local pharmacies due to supply chain issues and high demand. Learn why and how to protect yourself this flu season.
Nova Scotians can now access summarized medical records through the YourHealthNS app, enhancing virtual healthcare access. Learn about this digital health innovation.