Pharmacists Manitoba calls for ‘all-hands-on-deck approach’ as measles lingers
Measles is spreading in Manitoba, where 392 cases of the virus have been reported this year. Pharmacists in the province are asking to take a jab in the fight.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11753026/measles-manitoba-pharmacists/
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Tuberculosis outbreak in Natuashish presents low community spread risk, NLHS says
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services says a declared tuberculosis outbreak in the Labrador community of Natuashish is actively being monitored, but the risk of further impact to residents remains low.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/natuashish-tb-outbreak-9.7130868?cmp=rss
Manitoba measles cases this year increase to 291 after 43 more emerge in latest public health update
Manitoba is on track to eclipse year-end measles totals for 2025 in a matter of weeks if the pace of new positive cases continues.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/measles-cases-increase-9.7127120?cmp=rss
Alberta hit with yet another measles upswing, triggering new calls for action
Alberta experiencing a resurgence of measles and doctors say Albertans need to know the situation is not under control.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-measles-cases-9.7123474?cmp=rss
Province urged to declare domestic violence in Sask. an epidemic before International Women's Day
Sunday is International Women's Day. The Saskatchewan NDP and advocates says it's both a day of celebration and an important time to call for government action against intimate partner violence.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-urged-to-declare-domestic-violence-epidemic-before-international-women-s-day-9.7118418?cmp=rss
Lawmakers consider removing religious exemptions for students getting measles vaccine

A proposal at the South Carolina State House aimed at curbing a growing measles outbreak is on hold after a contentious hearing over whether students should sti

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