Trump’s new childhood vaccine order ‘not supported’ by evidence, experts say
‘Childhood vaccination continues to be one of our most powerful tools to prevent illness and support child health in Canada,’ the agency wrote. …
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Category: measles
2026 U.S. measles cases have passed record-breaking tally for all of 2025
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention logged 2,318 cases of measles as of Thursday, according to an agency update on Friday. …
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How contagious is hantavirus compared with COVID-19, measles and RSV?
The latest hantavirus outbreak raises the question of how does hantavirus compare with other viruses that have posed major public health challenges. …
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The largest measles outbreak in the U.S. is over. Where does Canada stand?
After Canada lost its measles elimination status on Nov. 10 2025, there have been 907 reported measles cases in the country since the start of 2026. …
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U.S. measles cases hit a 30-year high in 2025, CDC data shows
A total of 2,144 confirmed measles cases were reported in the United States in 2025, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday. …
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Canada can regain its measles elimination status. Here’s how
On Monday, the Pan American Health Organization revoked the measles-free status Canada has had since 1998 because an outbreak has lasted for more than a year. …
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Canada loses measles elimination status after outbreaks
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has notified the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) that Canada no longer holds measles elimination status. …
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Premature baby dies from measles in Alberta as cases throughout province near 2,000
An infant born prematurely died shortly after being born, after its mother contracted measles during pregnancy, Alberta’s health minister said. …
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Should provinces’ measles vaccine schedules be harmonized? Experts weigh in
Each province’s vaccine schedule has evolved based on the patterns and distribution of disease in a population, said Dr. Arlene King. …
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