Tag: Immunization
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Measles Alert: Four More Exposure Sites in Manitoba
Public health issues four new measles exposure warnings across Manitoba Manitoba’s public health officials have expanded notice of potential measles exposure, adding four new locations and times where people may have contracted or been exposed to the illness. The updated list includes a site in Winnipeg and two locations in Stonewall, as well as a…
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Vaccination clinics open Oct 20 for Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccination clinics begin October 20 for influenza and COVID-19 vaccines Residents can begin to receive both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday, October 20. Appointments can be booked through timefortheshot.ca, making it simple to plan your vaccination visit in advance. Who can get the vaccines The COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to all individuals six…
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Vaccination Clinics Open for Influenza and COVID-19 This Fall
Fall Vaccination Clinics Open for Influenza and COVID-19 Residents looking to protect themselves this fall can start booking appointments for both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, October 20. Health authorities are offering vaccines to a broad range of age groups to reduce the impact of respiratory illnesses during the upcoming season. Appointments can be…
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CDC Updates Immunization Guidelines: ‘Informed Consent Is Back’ and New Standalone Varicella Vaccine
CDC Reframes COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new immunization schedules that move away from universal COVID-19 vaccination recommendations toward a model emphasizing individual decision-making. The change signals a shift in how public health guidance is communicated to clinicians and the public, with the agency urging healthcare…
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CDC Updates Immunization Guidelines: Informed Consent Returns as COVID-19 Strategy Shifts
Overview: A Shift Toward Individual-Based Decisions The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated immunization schedules that mark a pivot from universal COVID-19 vaccination recommendations to a framework emphasizing informed, individual-based decision-making. In a move described by health officials as returning autonomy to clinicians and patients, the 2025 updates place emphasis…
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Measles Outbreak in the US: South Carolina Leads with 8 Cases as National Surge Grows
Measles Back in the Spotlight Across the United States Measles, a disease many thought was under control, has reappeared as a public health concern across the United States. South Carolina has confirmed an outbreak in its Upstate region, with eight identified cases linked to communities where vaccination coverage is low. Officials say the outbreak underscores…
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Measles Outbreak in the US: South Carolina Reports Eight Cases as National Surge Grows
Overview: A New Measles Outbreak in the United States Measles has reentered the spotlight in the United States as South Carolina confirms an outbreak in the Upstate region, tied to communities with low immunization rates. Eight cases have been identified so far, and health officials warn that where vaccine coverage is weak, measles can spread…
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Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Highlights US Resurgence
Measles Outbreak in South Carolina: What We Know Health officials in South Carolina have confirmed an outbreak of measles in the Upstate region, with eight cases identified so far. The state’s public health agency says the outbreak is concentrated in communities where immunization rates are low, allowing the highly contagious virus to spread among susceptible…
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Flu, COVID and RSV Shots Encouraged for Northwest Residents
Northwest Health Authorities Urge Updated Vaccinations Residents across the Northwestern region are being urged to roll up for updated vaccines this fall. A Health Unit news release emphasizes that receiving the latest flu and COVID vaccines, aligned with the most current strains, is the best defense against severe illness and can help prevent unnecessary hospital…
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Northwest Ontario Residents Urged to Get Flu, COVID and RSV Vaccines This Fall
Fall Vaccination Push in Northwest Ontario Public health officials in Northwestern Ontario are encouraging residents to get updated vaccines for the flu and COVID-19, along with RSV protection. A health unit news release stresses that receiving vaccines with the most current strains remains the best defense against severe illness and can help prevent unnecessary hospital…