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Medical professionals in Ontario are expressing concern about how changes to child vaccine recommendations in the U.S. could impact children here. Caryn Lieberman reports.

Parental trust in childhood vaccines has declined following the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new international study. The findings suggest it may be contributing to the global rise measles cases. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 28, 2025. 

The World Health Organization calls vaccine hesitancy one of the top ten biggest threats to global health. The reluctance or refusal to accept readily available vaccines has lead to a resurgence of diseases once thought to be a thing of the past. Heather Yourex-West begins a special series with a look at the Canadian communities...

It’s been more than 20 years since that now-discredited study linking autism and vaccinations was first published. Since then, numerous studies have proven again and again that immunizations are safe but 30 per cent of parents still express concerns. Vaccine hesitancy is now considered to be a major threat to global health. In Part 2...

Toronto mother, Sabrina Bacchus, explains why she is hesitant to give her children some vaccines.

It’s become the norm for the majority of Okanagan residents–showing your vaccine passport when going out for a meal. But starting Friday–that will no longer be necessary as the province lifts the vaccine card mandate here in B.C.. While some are somewhat hesitant with it no longer being mandatory–for restaurant operators, it can’t come soon...

Six weeks into Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign, a panel of medical experts weigh in on the bumps in the road and where to go next.

One of the key reasons B.C. has been able to move into step two of its restart plan is vaccination rates. They have easily topped the threshold for easing restrictions and vaccine hesitancy is seeing a big drop. As Aaron McArthur reports, that means we are on target for phase three of the reopening in...

An initially vaccine-hesitant B.C. family is sharing their heartbreaking ordeal that ended with the loss of a loved one due to COVID-19. Julia Foy reports.

What you need to know about B.C.’s vaccine card, as questions swirl about the roll out next week. Also, after COVID-19 claims the life of an unvaccinated B.C. father, the warning from his relatives, who were initially hesitant about the shots. And, as the Stanley Park coyote cull continues, there is some objection to how...

There are some reports across the country claiming there is a growing number of people who are refusing the Moderna booster. Health authorities are attributing the hesitancy to a fear of mixing vaccines. Elizabeth Zogalis reports.

Pregnant people across the Maritimes are being urged to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Doctors say there is some vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women, but recent studies show there are no safety concerns with getting the jab at any point throughout a pregnancy. Alicia Draus reports.

Recent numbers suggest the fourth wave may have hit its peak in Saskatchewan, however, the weekend’s Thanksgiving gatherings could change that.

There’s been an uptick in COVID-19 vaccinations since the proof of vaccination program was announced in Saskatchewan last week. However, there are still numerous individuals who are either hesitant or against getting the jab.

Now that Novovax has been approved in Canada, B.C. health officials hope it will convince some vaccine-hesitant people to get their shot. Keith Baldrey has the latest.

Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti talks about the approval of a new COVID-19 vaccine and why it may inspire the vaccine-hesitant to roll up their sleeves.

Toronto’s Board of Health will request the Ontario government to end exemptions for vaccinations for philosophical and religious reasons. But while Toronto Public Health officials made assurances that immunizations are safe, dozens came to protest the move. Matthew Bingley has more.

Young kids in B.C. are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday this week, but the province says the uptake has been low. Only a small percentage of small kids aged six months to 5 years old have registered in the Get Vaccinated online system, so far. Richard Zussman has more on the numbers...

President-elect Joe Biden promised on Friday that his administration will launch a “massive” public information campaign to build trust of COVID-19 vaccines, and fight disinformation and vaccine hesitancy.

Despite a grim week in Alberta with rising COVID-19 active cases and death toll, University of Alberta law professor and Canada research chair in health law and policy Tim Caulfield says recent research show the adverse impact misinformation is having on many people.