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Takeaways from interviews with families forever changed by diseases that vaccines can prevent

Takeaways from interviews with families forever changed by diseases that vaccines can prevent

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — In the time before widespread vaccination , devastating infectious diseases ran rampant in America, killing millions of children and leaving others with lifelong health problems.
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Many forget the damage done by diseases like whooping cough, measles and rubella. Not these families

Many forget the damage done by diseases like whooping cough, measles and rubella. Not these families

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — In the time before widespread vaccination , death often came early. Devastating infectious diseases ran rampant in America, killing millions of children and leaving others with lifelong health problems.
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Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars

Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
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How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you've been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature.
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France to ban smoking in parks, beaches, and near schools

PARIS (AP) — France has struggled to kick its smoking habit . A new public health decree published Saturday aims to change that.
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Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here's what to know.

Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here's what to know.

TORONTO — A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health specialists say.
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California closes $12B deficit by cutting back immigrants' access to health care

California closes $12B deficit by cutting back immigrants' access to health care

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
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Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill

Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has put on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.
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Interior Health CEO is out over closure of Kelowna, B.C., pediatric unit

Interior Health CEO is out over closure of Kelowna, B.C., pediatric unit

KELOWNA — The head of British Columbia's Interior Health authority is stepping aside six months early over staff shortages that forced the closure of Kelowna General Hospital's dedicated pediatric unit.
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Quebec air ambulance company pays homage to four victims of helicopter crash

Quebec air ambulance company pays homage to four victims of helicopter crash

MONTREAL — The company that operated an air ambulance that crashed on Quebec's North Shore on June 20 is honouring the four victims who perished. Airmedic says three of its crew members died as heroes, along with an American patient.
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