COVID-19 Vaccine

• B.C.’s vulnerable urged to get COVID-19 booster as peak of illness season passes

  It will be available throughout the provinces at pharmacies, regional health-authority clinics, some primary-care offices, and community health centres. 

  Health

  Apr 8
  
• Health minister asked about Alberta’s vaccination rate after report on vaccine messaging documents

  Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange fielded questions Thursday about the flu and COVID-19 vaccination rate in the province.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2023
  
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• After Medicago shutdown, Canada recovers $40M and research on COVID-19 vaccine

  Canada will see the recovery of $40 million owed in relation to the construction of Medicago's facility, and will see research and development assets transferred to Aramis.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2023
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• CAF reservist pleads guilty to 2 charges over COVID-19 vaccine mandate criticisms

  James Topp was charged after the army reservist appeared in uniform in two online videos criticizing vaccine requirements for military personnel and other federal employees.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2023
• Maritimes reporting steady start to COVID-19, flu vaccine season

  Officials say pharmacies have been bustling with people rolling up their sleeves since appointments opened earlier this month.

  Health

  Nov 1, 2023
• University of Sask. doctor says it’s vital to get updated COVID-19 shot

  Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine from the University of Saskatchewan says it's vital get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the subvariant that's now circulating widely in Canada.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2023
• COVID-19, flu vaccines on the way as cases rise: CRISP report

  Oct. 10 marks the formal start date for COVID-19 and flu vaccine availability, though high-risk individuals may be eligible for an earlier shot.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2023
• Updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot free for all Quebecers this fall

  Quebec is launching its latest COVID-19 vaccination campaign, making the updated shot available in seniors homes and long-term care facilities as of Oct. 2. 

  Health

  Sep 28, 2023
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• Moderna’s updated COVID vaccine targeting XBB.1.5 approved in Canada

  Health Canada has authorized the Moderna COVID-19 booster shot, with the aim of strengthening people's protection against the virus for the fall.

  Health

  Sep 12, 2023
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• Be prepared for COVID-19 boosters this fall, MLHU says

  The local medical officer of health says people should be prepared to treat COVID-19 similar to the flu and have booster shots every year.

  Health

  Aug 14, 2023