A British Columbia ostrich farm dropped the ball on basic safety measures to prevent the spread of avian flu, according to Canada’s food inspection agency. The farm allegedly didn’t follow proper protocols to contain the disease, raising concerns about oversight in the industry.

Experts in Canada are sounding the alarm about a growing wave of fake diabetes meds and gear being peddled online. Diabetes Canada reports a spike in people reaching out after encountering—or worse, buying—sketchy insulin, test strips, or devices. It’s not just a scam; it’s a dangerous gamble with health.

A new poll by Angus Reid reveals that more people are backing mandatory measles vaccines for school kids after a recent surge in cases. But despite the growing support, about 20% of parents are still on the fence or outright against it.

Canadian gynecologists are reassuring pregnant people that COVID vaccines remain safe during pregnancy, pushing back against recent U.S. guidance that reversed recommendations for shots in healthy kids and expectant mothers. They’re emphasizing that the science still supports vaccination as a protective measure for both moms and babies.

Health officials are tracking a new COVID-19 variant that’s driving up cases in certain countries—and it’s already been spotted in the U.S. Travelers arriving in California, Washington, Virginia, and New York have tested positive for the variant after flying in from affected regions. While it’s unclear how severe or contagious this strain is, the detection at major U.S. airports suggests it’s spreading globally.

A British Columbia ostrich farm has turned down an offer of assistance from U.S. health official Dr. Oz to stop the planned culling of their birds. While the details aren’t entirely clear, it seems the farm wasn’t interested in outside intervention—even from a high-profile figure like Oz, who’s currently leading the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Texas is seeing a sharp rise in measles cases, but state lawmakers just passed a bill that would allow more parents to opt their kids out of standard school vaccinations. The bill is now headed to the governor’s desk—raising concerns that the outbreak could get worse if fewer children are immunized.

A company linked to a major E. coli outbreak that affected hundreds of kids at Calgary daycares last fall has been slapped with a $10,000 fine. The incident caused widespread illness and concern among parents, and this penalty marks the first legal consequence for the outbreak.

Anti-smoking advocates are putting pressure on Canada’s Health Minister, Mark Carney, to push through a ban on flavored vaping products. They argue these flavors—often fruity or sweet—make vaping more appealing, especially to young people, and want the government to act fast.