New measles cases have been confirmed in Florida, New York and Pennsylvania as health officials work to contain the winter outbreak. The disease has been identified in 11 states this year, and nearly all of those infected were unvaccinated. CBS…
A practical guide to your bird flu fears. In 2021, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, avian flu began aggressively circulating in wildlife. Dead and sick birds began showing up on shorelines. Poultry farms were forced to cull millions…
COVID-19 variants continue to emerge and spread globally, leaving many wondering how this will impact the ongoing pandemic. In this video, we’ll dive into the latest COVID variants, what they mean for public health, and what you need to know…
Had COVID-19 recently? You may have some immunity and can delay getting this season’s COVID-19 vaccine. But if you don’t get vaccinated at all after your recovery, you’re more likely to get COVID-19 again. You should get the vaccine three…
Health Canada has authorized Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine to roll out in fall immunization campaigns. The new Spikevax formula targets the KP.2 subvariant, one of the latest offshoots of the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. »»» Subscribe…
Dr. Lisa Barrett, an infectious disease expert in Halifax, explains how symptoms of the latest variant compare with previous ones.
