outbreaks

The spread of Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, continues to pose a threat in the United…

More children were left out of critical vaccination drives for diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough last year…

The Dose19:04What’s going on with H5N1 bird flu? H5N1 is in the news again, and this time it has spread…

Confirmation that a dangerous form of bird flu is circulating among U.S. dairy cattle has raised questions among dairy producers…

As pertussis cases continue to climb, Albertans are being warned to ensure their children are up-to-date on their immunizations. The…

As cases of measles surge in Europe, there are calls for public health officials in Alberta to take stronger steps to…

This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers…

A Quebec judge has given the green light to a class-action lawsuit that alleges the Quebec government made a series of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked China for details on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of…

As the magnitude of a Calgary daycare-related E. coli outbreak becomes clear, questions are being raised about what went wrong,…