Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became sick, died shor...

The best research to date found no link between using Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy and autism. We know this because the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, as well as their U.S. counterparts, have stated it. What is risky is untreated fevers during pregnancy, which can cause miscarriage, organ malformations, cardiovascular complications, and even autism. If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor about using medications safely, and check out our Guide at GettingHealthy.ca for healthy pregnancy tips.View all comments

Pregnant Albertans are eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine this fall, but doctors say they are not aware of any clear messaging from the provincial government to either patients or health-care provid...

As past-president of the @cma_docs, I was honoured to attend the British Medical Association’s (thebmas) annual meeting this week. We had thoughtful conversations about team-based care, #physicianwe...

Vaccines are one of the world’s most effective, evidence-based health interventions. This is true no matter where in the world a child lives. Each year, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, provides immunizati...

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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines and pledged...

Ontario's Ministry of Health has announced the first recorded death of a measles patient from the outbreak that started in October. The newborn contracted the virus before birth from the mother, the c...

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In response to the introduction of Bill 106 in the Quebec National Assembly, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling on the Quebec government to sit down with physicians in the province as s...