On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears?
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest health threats we face today. It’s often blamed on the overuse of antibiotics, and for a good reason. But there’s another major factor quietly driving this crisis that doesn’t get as much attention: low vaccination rates.
Each province and territory has its own vaccine schedule based on factors such as when a child would benefit from higher immunity from the shot, and what childhood vaccinations can be grouped together.
As of Aug. 8, it recorded 10,139 confirmed measles cases across 10 countries, representing a 33-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, when there were 311 cases.
There are new Canadian recommendations on hepatitis B screening, vaccination, laboratory assessment and treatment of chronic infection. Test your knowledge of this significant public health challenge!
For the past decade, Sughra Ayaz has traveled door to door in southeastern Pakistan, pleading with parents to allow children to be vaccinated against polio.
