Alberta Vaccinations

• Edmonton pharmacies busy after first week of flu and COVID vaccines

  As of last week, both the flu and COVID vaccines have been available for the first time this fall in Alberta and Edmonton pharmacists say it's been a busy few days.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2023
  
• Days into Alberta’s $100 COVID-19 vaccine incentive, experts say initiative is futile, insignificant

  Thousands of Albertans have signed up for vaccinations since the province announced a new incentive, but some experts say throwing money at the problem isn’t the answer.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2021
  
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• Alberta’s post-secondary schools saying no to mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

  Many Alberta post-secondary schools are not requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff,

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2021
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• Calgary politicians push for pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics to ensure accessibility

  A new interactive map that breaks down Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination rates by community is highlighting significant differences in inoculation rates throughout Calgary.

  Health

  May 19, 2021
• Alberta reports 1,633 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths on Sunday

  The new cases came from 15,509 tests, which means a provincial positivity rate of 10.3 per cent, according to Dr. Deena Hinshaw.

  Health

  May 9, 2021
• Edmonton health officials weigh in on Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination plan

  Dr. James Talbot with Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association COVID-19 Response said the government's announcement is positive news — but added important details are still missing.

  Health

  Feb 20, 2021
• Alberta senior accidentally receives doses of 2 different COVID-19 vaccines after facility transfer

  An Alberta senior received her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at a supportive living site and then several weeks later was given a dose of the Moderna vaccine at a care home.

  Health

  Feb 9, 2021
• COVID-19: Alberta’s vaccination pace ‘significantly’ increasing, 1,300 estimated new cases Friday

  Over 3,000 additional Albertans are set to have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of New Year's Day, as the province estimated 1,300 new cases of the disease.

  Health

  Jan 1, 2021
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• Alberta mom urges parents to vaccinate babies against rotavirus

  A mother from Pickardville, Alta. wishes she could go back in time and vaccinate her little girl against rotavirus - after the virus nearly killed her.

  Health

  Jul 8, 2018
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• Edmonton Catholic school board pushes for mandatory vaccinations for students

  A motion urging the provincial government to make vaccinations mandatory for children in Alberta schools passed unanimously at the Edmonton Catholic Schools' board meeting Tuesday.

  Education

  Apr 18, 2017