Virus
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Measles: What to know as number of cases in Ontario surpass 2023 total, 14 cases found in Montreal
Despite only being March, the number of measles cases in Ontario has already surpassed last year's total of infections.
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U.S. man dies from bubonic plague: Should Canadians worry about the 'very rare' disease?
The illness, which is often considered "rare," killed tens of millions of people in medieval Europe.
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Toronto infant hospitalized with measles. What Canadians need to know about the highly-contagious virus
The infection comes after another measles case was announced in the Greater Toronto Area earlier in the week.
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Heading south for March Break? What Canadians need to know about dengue fever risks and how to stay safe
The virus is spread by mosquitoes and is common in tropical areas. Now, there may finally be a vaccine for it.
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The CDC tells U.S. health care workers to be on alert for measles. Should Canadians be worried?
A Toronto-based infectious diseases expert breaks down the risks of measles.
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Should I worry about dengue while travelling? Here's what Canadians should know
The virus is spread by mosquitoes and is common in tropical areas. Here's how you can stay safe.
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What's a syndemic and do I need to worry about it amid COVID & flu season? How Canadians can stay safe
Experts say a "triple threat" of respiratory viruses is expected to hit Canada this winter.
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