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Polio is eradicated in Canada. Will vaccine skepticism make a comeback? – National Aitrend

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Polio is eradicated in Canada. Will vaccine skepticism make a comeback? – National Aitrend

Polioa highly contagious viral infection that can cause paralysis and deathhas been eradicated in Canada for decades thanks to widespread vaccination efforts. However, recent comments — including those from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his attorney — amplify claims questioning the safety of measles vaccines, mumps and … Read more

Scurvy in Canada: is the disease caused by vitamin C deficiency making a comeback? – National Aitrend

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Polio is eradicated in Canada. Will vaccine skepticism make a comeback? – National Aitrend

Scurvya disease caused by severe vitamin C deficiency and once considered a disease of the past, has never really gone away in Canada. More recently, 27 cases were reported in Saskatchewan, highlighting the ongoing risk, particularly among people facing food insecurity or limited access to fresh produce, experts warn. The disease is both preventable and … Read more