Posted in CBC News 26 November 2010 New Brunswick is studying the possibility of expanding its HPV vaccine program to young boys, according to a Health Department official. The Federation of Medical Women of Canada is urging provinces to expand the vaccine, which can protect against the human papilloma virus that causes genital warts and […]
A shot in the arm of vaccine research
By: Kim Capstick 25 November 2010 Viruses can cause illnesses that range in severity from minor irritations to potentially fatal diseases – and have even been linked to the causes of some cancers. Viral infections cause tremendous suffering worldwide, but can be effectively contained with the use of vaccines – which use genetic information from […]
Health Watch: Studies suggest – but don't prove – value of flu shot
Firm evidence of effectiveness in elderly is limited By: Evra Taylor Levy and Eddy Long 02 November 2010 MONTREAL – With flu shot campaigns in full gear and the flu season soon approaching, consider for a moment the large investment that public health agencies make around the globe to ensure that the elderly get vaccinated […]
Low HPV vaccination rates show need for school programs: expert
By: Bradley Bouzane 25 October 2010 On the heels of a survey that suggests only a small fraction of at-risk Canadian women are getting vaccinated against a virus closely linked to cervical cancer, a specialist says the focus needs to remain on publicly funded school programs. The survey, released last week by Leger Marketing, suggested […]
Fight against HPV is on
By: Tim Switzer 22 October 2010 Nearly two-thirds of eligible school-aged girls in Saskatchewan are being vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in an effort to lower rates of cervical cancer. Since the vaccination program was launched in schools at the start of the 2008-09 school year, approximately 61 per cent of girls in Grade […]
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