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Quebec is first province to offer RSV shots for babies free of chargeQuebec will be the first province to offer free RSV vaccines for babies six months and under beginning this fall. Dr. Earl Rubin, Division Director for Pediatric Infectious Disease at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk about the vaccine rollout and the impact this will have on emergency...Global News Morning MontrealMay 29
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Breaking down the measles disease and how to protect yourselfConcern is growing over the influx of measles cases in Quebec with ten reported transmissions so far. On the defensive, Quebec Public health officials say a new vaccination campaign is being deployed in schools. Epidemiologist Dr. Chistopher Labos sits down with host Brayden Jagger Haines to discuss the fast spreading infectious disease.HealthMar 6
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COVID-19 vaccine passports did little to convince people to get shots in Ontario, Quebec: studyA study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that COVID-19 vaccine passports in Quebec and Ontario did little to convince people to get a shot and also didn’t significantly reduce inequalities in vaccination coverage. The passports, introduced in 2021 and then discontinued by the spring of 2022, forced people to show proof of...HealthOct 25, 2023
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Maimonides and other Quebec long-term care homes struggling with COVID-19 outbreaksDozens of long-term care homes across Quebec are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks. Many of the seniors living in the facilities haven’t had a COVID-19 vaccine shot for about one year. While masks are not mandatory in most long-term care homes, experts say it might be time to bring them back. Global’s Amanda Jelowicki reports.HealthOct 2, 2023
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COVID-19 and flu shots available to all Quebecers starting Oct. 10Quebec is launching its annual fall vaccination campaign. Both the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine will be available free of charge to anyone who wants them next month. Appointments are already available through the ClicSanté website or by calling the province’s COVID hotline. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.Sep 28, 2023
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Time for another booster? Quebec’s health minister keeping a close eye on new COVID-19 variantHealth Minister Christian Dube says Quebec is closely monitoring a new COVID-19 variant that’s going around. He says no major changes are needed to your behaviour. But as Global’s Dan Spector reports, a new vaccination campaign is coming.CanadaAug 16, 2023
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Free shingles vaccine | Tick seasonThe Quebec government recently announced a free shingles vaccine program, but there’s a catch. Global’s medical expert Mitch Shulman joins our Laura Casella to weigh in on this, plus, preparing for tick season — how to best protect you and your family.Global News Morning MontrealApr 19, 2023
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Medicago ending its COVID-19 vaccine production in QuebecMedicago announced on Thursday that it will be shutting down its COVID-19 vaccine project in Quebec. As a result, 586 jobs in the province will be affected. The closure comes as Medicago’s sole shareholder, the Japan-based Mitsubishi Chemical Group, decided to stop marketing the Covifenz vaccine.Feb 3, 2023
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Quebec health minister says currently no further intention to expand COVID-19 vaccine passportQuebec Health Minister Christian Dube said Tuesday that while there had been some questions raised about whether there could be an expansion of the COVID-19 vaccine passport to other sectors, there was no further intention to do so at this time but they would monitor how successful the passport is in terms of COVID-19 spread.Aug 31, 2021
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Quebec health minister says September will be monitored, says to expect cases to riseQuebec Health Minister Christian Dube said Tuesday that while COVID-19 numbers are stable in the province, the month of September will be monitored as given the return to school and work, cases can be expected to rise. He stressed people to be sure to still get tested if they develop symptoms and to get vaccinated...Aug 31, 2021
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Helping Quebec seniors with COVID-19 vaccine passportThe province’s vaccine passport plan comes into effect Wednesday. Residents aged 13 and over will need to show proof of vaccination with a QR code on a piece of paper or on Quebec’s VaxiCode phone app to enter non-essential businesses. Global’s Olivia O’Malley takes a look at two initiatives that have been launched to help...CanadaAug 30, 2021
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Quebec’s COVID-19 vaccine passport app ready for downloadThe Quebec government says a vaccination passport app will be ready for download as of Wednesday morning. Calling the vaccine the passport to freedom, Health Minister Christian Dubé says the passport will help maintain balance and keep the economy open. Global’s Olivia O’Malley has more.CanadaAug 24, 2021
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COVID-19: Quebec to implement vaccination passport with privileges after 2 dosesIn another move to try and boost vaccination rates in Quebec, the premier is pushing forward with plans for a vaccination passport. François Legault says those who have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine should be rewarded with additional freedoms. As Global’s Tim Sargeant reports, it comes as signs of a fourth wave are...CanadaAug 5, 2021
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Quebec allowing 3rd of COVID-19 vaccine for travel purposesQuebec is now allowing people to get a third COVID-19 vaccine in the name of travel. Those who received AstraZeneca as their first dose and either Moderna or Pfizer as their second are not considered fully vaccinated in some countries. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, some have harsh words for the government for putting people...Jul 26, 2021
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Thousands of health workers in Quebec facing suspension without pay for refusing COVID-19 vaccinationQuebec is facing a critical nursing shortage. Now the province might be forced to suspend thousands of other health-care workers who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. As Raquel Fletcher reports, the Oct. 15 deadline set by the government is quickly approaching.CanadaSep 16, 2021
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Global National: Sept. 23Hospitals in Alberta and Saskatchewan overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients are changing the way they deliver care. How one city is now mandating vaccine passports, and the renewed plea for everyone to get vaccinated. He was elected, but now Ontario MP-elect Kevin Vuong is being rejected by voters as he faces calls to resign. Quebec’s Bill...Sep 23, 2021
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Global News Hour at 6: Sept 23A COVID-stricken mom with a powerful message. Her reasons for avoiding the vaccine and why she regrets it now. Quebec makes a move to crackdown on anti-vaccine protesters and the spread of misinformation, will B.C. follow? And bold thieves caught in the act.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 23, 2021
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Vaccinating children against COVID-19A recent survey suggests more than a quarter of parents in Quebec would not let their young children get vaccinated against COVID-19. What could this mean for vaccination efforts in the province? Global’s Laura Casella asks epidemiologist Dr. Gaston De Serres to weigh-in.Global News Morning MontrealOct 25, 2021
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Quebec steps up vaccination incentives, targets youths at amusement parkQuebec’s health network is working hard to try and get more people vaccinated. From lotteries with free trips down south, they are throwing incentives around. They want to increase vaccination rates, especially among the young. As Amanda Jelowicki reports, Montreal’s health department set up a mobile clinic at La Ronde to specifically reach that group.Jul 30, 2021
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How COVID-19 vaccines workQuebec says more people aged 18-39 years old need to get their COVID-19 shot in order to achieve immunity and regain our freedoms. But many are reluctant to get the jab because they say they don’t understand how vaccines work. Global’s Gloria Henriquez explains how the three COVID-19 vaccines available in Canada work.Jun 23, 2021