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Illustration of a family talking with a health worker holding a vaccine vial, with a Canadian flag and measles virus shapes in the sky
Global health hot topics

Measles came back to Canada. What happened?

For almost 30 years, Canada kept measles from spreading. Then one outbreak lasted two years and made more than 6,400 people sick.

November 5, 2026 · About 2 minutes

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Illustration of a family talking with a health worker holding a vaccine vial, with a Canadian flag and measles virus shapes in the sky
Global health hot topics

Measles came back to Canada. What happened?

For almost 30 years, Canada kept measles from spreading. Then one outbreak lasted two years and made more than 6,400 people sick.

November 5, 2026 · About 2 minutes
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Reading health data

How to read a health number in the news

Health news is full of numbers like "cases are up" or "the risk doubles." Four easy questions help you see what a number really means.

November 5, 2026 · About 2 minutes
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Public health essentials

What does vaccine coverage really mean?

You often hear that "85% of children are vaccinated." Here is what that number counts, what it leaves out, and why the goal is 95%.

November 5, 2026 · About 2 minutes