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Bird flu vaccinations for humans to begin in Finland, a global firstFinland plans to offer preemptive bird flu vaccination as soon as next week to some workers with exposure to animals, health authorities said on Tuesday.HealthJun 25
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Accused in Coutts blockade trial testifies he feared food shortages, questioned COVID-19 vaccineChris Carbert began testifying in his own defence Thursday at the murder-conspiracy trial in Lethbridge.CrimeJul 19
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Syphilis cases are on the rise. Now a B.C. researcher is leading a team to develop a vaccineLed by UVIC microbiologist Caroline Cameron, a team is developing a vaccine for syphilis, using a chain of amino acids composed of portions of multiple proteins from a bacterium.HealthJun 10
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Coutts protester says he fled after arrival of RCMP and helicopter: ‘I was terrified’The demonstration in Coutts lasted for two weeks, tying up traffic at the border crossing between Alberta and the U.S. to protest COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates.CanadaJul 16
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Afraid of needles? Specialized youth vaccine clinic expands in London, Ont.The full-service pediatric vaccination clinic provides individualized support to help alleviate patients' anxieties around needles or medical procedures.HealthJun 18
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COVID-flu shot offers strong immune response in late-stage trial, Moderna saysModerna says it combination vaccine to protect against both COVID-19 and influenza generated a stronger immune response in adults 50 and over when compared to separate shots.HealthJun 10
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BC United announces free shingles vaccines as part of campaignBC United announced that if the party wins the next provincial election, residents over the age of 50 will be able to receive shingles vaccines free of charge.PoliticsJun 8
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Toronto Public Health recommends meningococcal vaccine amid rise in casesPublic health officials in Toronto are recommending that people get vaccinated for meningococcal disease in light of an increase in cases.HealthJun 7
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Lyme disease cases are rising. We don’t have a vaccine — but we used toWith Lyme disease cases climbing steadily in Canada, the lack of an available vaccine has become a pressing concern among infectious disease specialists.HealthJun 6
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Coutts murder-conspiracy trial: Accused cried when protest disbanded after arrestThe blockade protesting COVID-19 measures and vaccines paralyzed traffic for two weeks at the busy Canada-U.S. border crossing.CrimeJun 26
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N.S. judge says complaint about pressure to share vaccine status improperly dismissedJudge Rickcola Brinton filed a complaint last June alleging judicial misconduct by Judge Pamela Williams, whose term as provincial court chief judge ended in August.CanadaJun 7
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H5N1 bird flu: Does Canada have vaccines ready for an outbreak?As the bird flu continues spreading in the U.S., Canadian officials are in talks with several pharmaceutical companies about potential agreements to produce an avian flu vaccine.HealthJun 3
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Largest vaccine production plant in Canada opens in TorontoPrime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing the opening of a major vaccine production plant in Toronto — part of Canada's efforts to build up its domestic biomanufacturing sector.CanadaMay 30
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Invasive meningococcal disease on the rise in some provinces. What to knowCases of invasive meningococcal disease are rising in some provinces, prompting health officials to warn Canadians about the importance of vaccination.HealthJun 13
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Advocacy group says B.C. seniors should have free shingles, RSV vaccinesA Canadian advocacy group said more about 70 per cent of B.C. seniors have not been vaccinated for shingles.HealthJun 2
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Mpox and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time: NACINACI says the mpox vaccine can be given at the same time as an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, reversing its previous recommendation to wait at least four weeks due to safety concerns.CanadaMay 24
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Whooping cough cases on the rise in Quebec. Is it cause for concern?Health workers are seeing an increase in whooping cough cases in Quebec, sparking them to explain the importance of vaccinating against the disease.HealthJun 3
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First 3 years of COVID-19 had 3M excess deaths in the West: study'Excess mortality has remained high in the Western world for three consecutive years, despite the implementation of containment measures and COVID-19 vaccines,' researchers say.HealthJun 3
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University of Manitoba receives federal funding for biomedical researchThe funds are to be used toward developing viral vaccine platforms for rapid response to potential future pandemics.ScienceMay 30
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Alberta premier’s support for town hall questioning COVID vaccines worries expertsUCP removes COVID-19 vaccine child-death references and takes over ticket sales to controversial eventHealthMay 19