# Dawn Bowdish

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Measles cases rise across Canada, where did it go wrong?

Guest: Dawn Bowdish, the executive director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, the Canada Research Chair in Aging and Immunity, and a professor of medicine at McMaster University.

Why Aren't More Kids Vaccinated Against Measles?

Public Health Ontario's measles report has been rapidly rising since the outbreak began in October. With this highly contagious disease spanning to new parts of the country, why are some parents still reluctant to get their children vaccinated? The Agenda invites André Picard, health reporter and c…

Canada at the centre of North American measles outbreak

Yemen, Pakistan and India are currently the top three countries in the world for measles cases. But it might surprise you that Canada is also among the top ten countries in the world for measles infections. Latest figures report there have been almost 4,000 cases so far in 2025. Guest: Professor Da…

Is Canada losing the battle against measles?

Canada has held its measles elimination status since 1998 — but medical experts say that could change in the coming weeks. We speak with Dawn Bowdish, an immunologist, and professor of medicine at McMaster University, about what's driving the spread of measles in Canada, what it means for public he…

What do you need to know about seasonal vaccines?

Your questions about flu, COVID and RSV vaccines with Dawn Bowdish, immunologist and vaccine expert at McMaster University.

Why Canada got publicly shamed for having so many measles cases

It’s definitely not something to be proud of. This week, Canada was officially stripped of its “measles elimination status” by the Pan American Health Organization — marking the first time in 27 years that our country was deemed not to be free of the highly contagious disease. Public health expert…

Second list of major projects to be announced on Thursday

The Carney government will unveil its second list of 'nation-building' infrastructure projects tomorrow in British Columbia. The list will include mining, energy, and LNG projects, according to government sources. On today's show: Vassy speaks with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt about the Sis…

Episode 7: The Aging Immune System with Prof. Dawn Bowdish

The ReSisters speak to Dawn Bowdish, a Professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and Executive Director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health. Prof. Bowdish sheds light on the concept of aging, talks about her research regarding the link between respiratory infections and c…

A Shot at Prevention? The Shingles Vaccine & Dementia Risk

Could a routine vaccine help protect your brain? In this episode, we explore emerging research on the association between shingles vaccination and reduced dementia risk. Ron Swan shares his perspective as a community advocate focused on aging and accessibility, while Dr. Dawn Bowdish (Professor, Mc…

Cold and flu season is here: Your questions about seasonal vaccines

McMaster University immunologist Dawn Bowdish answers your questions about RSV, flu and COVID-19 vaccines.