News - Health

As a precautionary step, Health Canada asked Novartis to suspend distribution of Novartis products Agriflu and Fluad influenza vaccines in Canada until a full review of the products are completed following the detection of particles in some doses by the manufacturer.

Manitoba Public Health is urging Manitobans to use caution when working around or cleaning out areas where it appears that mice are living.

Health Canada is reminding Canadians, especially youth and young adults, about the potential risks associated with consuming caffeinated energy drinks that have been mixed with alcoholic beverages.

The Manitoba Health Research Council (MHRC) provided an update on the national call for proposals for clinical trials for studying the treatments for CCSVI in Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

The Farm to School Manitoba Healthy Choice Fundraiser (FSMHCF) is now open to all licensed child care facilities and schools grades K-12 in Manitoba.

As children head back to the classroom, Health Canada is reminding parents of the importance of allergy awareness when packing lunches for their children.

In response to a significant increase in whooping cough (pertussis) in several Canadian provinces, Manitoba Health is recommending that adults in regular contact with children be vaccinated to prevent whooping cough infection.

The successful, provincewide Get Better Together! program that helps people with chronic illness learn to manage their conditions and live better lives will soon be available online.

The Office of the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer is reminding Manitobans to prepare for exposure to heat and ultraviolet rays from the sun this summer.

Permanent boards of directors have been named for Manitoba’s five new, merged regional health authorities (RHAs), Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced.