Canada Health News API

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            "title": "Selkirk measles exposure as cases surge higher",
            "description": "Manitoba health officials are warning of a measles exposure at a Selkirk clinic as provincial case numbers continue to climb sharply, with 2026 already surpassing last year’s totals in just the first few months. Selkirk exposure at Quick Care Clinic Public health says possible exposure to measles may have occurred at the Selkirk Quick Care Clinic at 100 Easton Dr. on April 6 between 5:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Anyone who was at the clinic during that time is being asked to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with measles protection through the MMR or MMRV vaccine. Related stories: Health officials see familiar flu trends this year Canada's incoming Chief Public Health Officer speaks out on measles outbreak ▶️ Stream all our news stories: Country 93 / Mix 96 / CFRY 920 Unvaccinated individuals who were exposed may be eligible for preventative treatment within six days and are being urged to contact a health-care provider. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/pol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1647631135332-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1647631135332]) s.setTargeting('story_id', 'selkirk-measles-exposure-as-cases-surge-higher'); s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } }); Officials also advise monitoring for symptoms for up to 21 days and limiting contact with others during the risk period. 2026 cases already outpacing 2025 Provincial data show measles activity has escalated significantly. In 2025, Manitoba recorded 319 confirmed cases and 29 probable cases, for a total of 348 cases. So far in 2026, the province has already reported 429 confirmed cases and 63 probable cases, bringing the total to 492 cases in just the early months of the year. Health officials say the increase has been driven largely by spikes in February and March, when the majority of 2026 cases were recorded.",
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            "description": "L’une des principales causes présumées de ces cancers secondaires est le traitement utilisé pour le premier.",
            "content": "Une nouvelle étude souligne la nécessité d’un accompagnement accru et d’un dépistage renforcé pour les personnes ayant survécu à un cancer à l’adolescence ou au début de l’âge adulte, car elles sont exposées à un risque accru de développer un nouveau... [5210 chars]",
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            "description": "Researchers are turning to a new high-tech combination of drones, thermal cameras and artificial intelligence to get a new vantage point on Alberta’s wild boar problem.",
            "content": "Thermal drones combine d with fledgling artifi cial intelligence programs are showing promise in strengthening Alberta's defences against invasive, destructive wild boar.\n“We're trying to bring a lot of different tools to bear on the problem. And dro... [7575 chars]",
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