Booster Shots
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Retired nurses returning to work to help with COVID-19 vaccination campaign in QuebecFive thousand retired nurses have returned to the front lines in the battle to end the COVID-19 pandemic by helping with the vaccination campaign.CanadaJan 15
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Boosters, adverse effects, the ‘super immune’ and more addressed in Global BC COVID-19 town hallHundreds of Global BC viewers submitted questions for the first COVID-19 town hall of 2022 on topics including vaccines, rapid tests and the new Omicron variant of concern.HealthJan 11
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MLHU unveils plans to accelerate COVID-19 boosters for educators, child care staff3,500 vaccine appointments have been set aside for educators and child care staff, on top of the thousands of appointments already available for the general public.HealthJan 10
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Booster uptake lags initial vaccinations. Experts worry pandemic fatigue at playThe message that multiple COVID-19 shots may be required to address a pandemic of this magnitude isn't sitting well for some - including those most willing to roll up sleeves.HealthJan 10
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4th COVID-19 vaccine dose: What’s the science behind another booster?An additional dose can increase protection for the immunocompromised but it’s too early to give the general population a fourth COVID-19 shot, experts say.HealthJan 9
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COVID-19 booster shots: Here’s what you should know about side effectsAdverse events are expected after the administration of vaccines and COVID-19 booster doses are no different. Here's a look at what has been reported so far.HealthJan 8
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MLHU awaits details on Ontario’s plan to accelerate COVID-19 boosters for child care, school staffThe plan marks Ontario's latest measure aimed at improving school safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with in-person classes set to resume on Jan. 17.HealthJan 6
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New Brunswick to expand COVID-19 booster eligibility, still behind most other provincesNew Brunswick’s Health Minister says the province is accelerating its age eligibility for third doses – but even the new timeline puts the province behind some of its neighbours.HealthJan 6
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City of Ottawa expanding COVID-19 booster dose access for educators, priority groupsUpcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Ottawa will focus on giving booster shots to those aged 60 and up, education workers and others living or working with kids.HealthJan 6
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Nova Scotia opens new booster vaccination clinics as Omicron wave hits provinceNova Scotia's new COVID-19 booster clinics are in Halifax, Dartmouth, Wolfville and Truro. Some testing centres will start offering booster doses too.HealthJan 5
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