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Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable

Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable

NEW YORK (AP) — Summer can be a time of big transitions for kids. It's often the season for moving to a new home or preparing for a different school. And that brings worry and stress . Parents and families can help make things feel more manageable.
Alberta government to cover COVID-19 shots for health-care workers in policy reversal

Alberta government to cover COVID-19 shots for health-care workers in policy reversal

EDMONTON — In a partial policy reversal, Alberta's government said Tuesday it will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccinations for health-care workers.

5th death linked to Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has sickened dozens in New York City

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials have uncovered another death in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials said.
US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.
Quebec reports first case of tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Quebec reports first case of tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever

MONTREAL — Quebec health officials say a first case of a tick-borne bacterial disease common in the United States has been detected in the province.
New Brunswick deficit forecast rises by almost 22 per cent to $668.7 million

New Brunswick deficit forecast rises by almost 22 per cent to $668.7 million

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is revising its budget deficit upward by almost 22 per cent. In an update, the province says its deficit is now projected to be $668.
Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

TORONTO — Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes. Between 30 and 50 per cent of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease.
Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them?

Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them?

TORONTO — Moving from Ontario to New Brunswick didn’t just mean Jade Medeiros had to navigate a new province with two babies, she also had to figure out a new vaccination program.
Beshear bans drug in Kentucky that's being targeted by attorneys general across the nation

Beshear bans drug in Kentucky that's being targeted by attorneys general across the nation

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov.
Appeals court overturns order that stripped some protections from pregnant Texas state workers

Appeals court overturns order that stripped some protections from pregnant Texas state workers

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a law strengthening the rights of pregnant workers, vacating a judge's earlier order that had stripped those protections from Texas state employees.