Canada's 'Super Flu' Surge: H3N2 Variant Facts
A mutated influenza A strain, dubbed 'super flu,' is driving a severe early season in Canada. Experts explain its impact, vaccine effectiveness, and what to expect as hospitalizations rise.
A mutated influenza A strain, dubbed 'super flu,' is driving a severe early season in Canada. Experts explain its impact, vaccine effectiveness, and what to expect as hospitalizations rise.
Don't let foodborne illness ruin your holidays. Get essential food safety advice from Dr. Paul to keep your festive meals safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Alberta health officials are strengthening public vaccination efforts as influenza activity rises. Officials emphasize collective responsibility for public health. Learn more about the campaign.
As winter deepens, Manitobans are urged to learn crucial ice safety practices. Learn the essential tips and understand why 'ice is unpredictable' to prevent tragedies.
Emergency rooms in Edmonton are packed as influenza and COVID-19 cases surge. Doctors urge the sick to stay home for Christmas to curb the spread. Read the latest.
Montreal public health warns of measles exposure after infected individual visited several city locations. Learn the details and how to protect yourself.
Calgary-based Bravo Target Safety partners with STARS Vigilant to provide GPS monitoring for mobile medical units, enhancing safety for remote energy sector workers across Canada.
An Ontario doctor has been granted a judicial review in her battle against a $600,000 repayment order related to COVID-19 vaccines. Get the latest on this developing legal case.
Moderna secures major funding to develop a bird flu vaccine, highlighting a global push to prepare for potential pandemics. Read about the coalition's investment.
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.
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.
Quebec's education ministry has issued safety guidelines for schoolyard snow hills, emphasizing 'common sense' alongside new protocols. Learn about the updated winter safety measures.
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.
An oil and gas company, an engineering firm, and a supervisor face $216,000 in penalties after a worker was seriously injured. A creative sentence directs $116,000 to Red Deer Polytechnic for safety training.
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.
Regina Pats forward Connor Bear discusses his return after a two-month absence due to a COVID-19 heart complication, a journey shaped by the loss of his brother. Read his inspiring story.
Pfizer projects 2026 profits below Wall Street estimates due to a steep drop in COVID product sales and loss of exclusivity for key drugs. Get the full business analysis.
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.
Kingston family physician Dr. Elaine Ma is in court fighting an order to repay over $600,000 for mass vaccination clinics she organized during the pandemic. Her case raises questions about emergency response and outdated billing rules.
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.
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.
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.