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U.S. is mulling shift to annual COVID-19 boosters. What about Canada?A U.S. proposal to move to annual COVID-19 boosters could increase uptake if a similar policy were adopted in Canada, but it may be too early to make such a move, some experts say.HealthJan 27
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Is it too late to get a COVID booster or flu shot before the holidays? What experts sayExperts are urging Canadians to get their COVID-19 boosters and flu shots even with the holidays nearing.HealthDec 21, 2022
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2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster significantly lowers death rate: Israeli studyIsraeli health officials have put out a number of studies on vaccine efficacy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic that have impacted policymaking in other countries.HealthMar 27, 2022
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COVID-19: Guelph, Waterloo Region residents aged 12-17 can receive booster as of FridayThe public health units for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph and Waterloo Region both say they will be rolling out COVID-19 booster shots for residents aged 12-17 starting Friday.HealthFeb 15, 2022
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Omicron and vaccines: Experts break down the science behind COVID-19 jabsExperts say a third COVID-19 dose is needed to increase the level of antibodies following their decline. However, it's not clear how long an mRNA booster dose remains effective.HealthJan 14, 2022
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COVID: Hamilton expands walk-in vaccine option for ages 5 to 11 starting next weekThe move comes days after Dr. Elizabeth Richardson said "accessibility" to the shots have been open, with many unfilled appointments targeting the age group.HealthJan 7, 2022
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Walk-in third doses now available at Hamilton’s Barton clinic for those over 50Public health is hoping to scale up booster doses in January for close to 300,000 Hamiltonians who are now eligible for shots.HealthJan 5, 2022
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J&J COVID-19 booster cuts Omicron hospitalizations by 84%, study suggestsThe real-world study was based on a second dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine administered to 69,092 workers between Nov. 15 and Dec. 20.HealthDec 30, 2021
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Omicron COVID-19 variant outlook for Canada has feds ‘very concerned,’ Trudeau saysCanada is currently seeing a Delta-driven resurgence of COVID-19 cases — but if Omicron takes hold, that variant could drive infections up to unmanageable levels, data suggests.CanadaDec 13, 2021
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Boosters help fight COVID-19, experts say. But are they the pathway out of the pandemic?As Ontario broadens its COVID-19 booster eligibility to those aged 50 and up, experts say the threat of the Omicron variant is unclear — and that poorer nations need these doses.CanadaDec 2, 2021
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