COVID-19 Vaccine

• EU approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

  The European Union's medical regulator has approved the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, joining Canada in inoculating children.

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• 14-day wait between COVID-19 and other vaccines: Some Alberta parents wish they’d known

  Some Alberta children recently received routine immunizations at school, which means they'll have to wait 14 days before getting their first COVID-19 vaccine dose.

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  Nov 24
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• Alberta announces updated COVID-19 vaccine QR code for travel but website unavailable

  On Tuesday, the health minister told Albertans planning to travel to download a new version of their COVID-19 vaccine QR code, but updated QR codes were not available Wednesday. 

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  Nov 24
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• U.S. to require COVID-19 vaccines for non-residents crossing land border in January

  The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status, but face testing hurdles.

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  Nov 23
• Kingston parents encounter problems booking kids’ vaccine appointments

  Kingston area were eager to book COVID-19 vaccination appointments for their kids ages five to 11, but some experienced some confusing while doing so.

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  Nov 23
• Alberta parents can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments for kids 5-11 Wednesday

  Alberta parents can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments for their kids 5-11 Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. with vaccines to be distributed on Friday.

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  Nov 23
• Middlesex London Health Unit reaches 90% vaccine milestone

  The Middlesex London Health Unit is reporting 90 per cent of all eligible residents aged 12 and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

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  Nov 23
• Preparing kids for the COVID-19 vaccine: What Alberta parents need to know

  "Don't spring it on them while you're driving into the clinic parking lot," advised clinical psychologist Katie Birnie.

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  Nov 22
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• COVID-19: Vaccine booking to begin Tuesday for children 5 to 11 in London-Middlesex

  The health unit's local booking portal will begin taking appointments for children five to 11 starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, the health unit said.

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  Nov 22
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• Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shows long-term efficacy in teens, company says

  Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine continues to deliver strong protection from the virus for teens, months after their second dose, the company reported Monday.

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  Nov 22