Dr. Ilan Schwartz

• Albertans being sought for national study on mixing COVID-19 vaccines

  The study will enrol participants who received any of Canada’s approved vaccines. Participants are required to be 18 and over and those pregnant are excluded from the trial.

  Health

  May 20, 2021
  
• COVID-19 booster shots likely a reality for Albertans, though frequency unclear

  Infectious disease experts said it is likely Albertans will need "regular boosting" against COVID-19 but it isn't clear what the frequency of those additional vaccines will be.

  Health

  May 10, 2021
  
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• No timeline for next AstraZeneca shipment to Alberta – what this means for 2nd doses

  Doses of AstraZeneca are being spaced out 12 weeks apart; the first doses of AstraZeneca in Alberta were administered in mid-March.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2021
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• Alberta doctors seek changes to COVID-19 vaccine dosing schedule for certain patients

  Alberta is currently spacing COVID-19 vaccine doses out up to 16 weeks apart, per a recommendation from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2021
• Albertans vaccinated with AstraZeneca react to changing vaccine guidance

  Albertans who received the AstraZeneca vaccine say even though the program has been paused for those under 55 years old they have no regrets about rolling up their sleeves.

  Health

  Mar 30, 2021
• All eyes on Alberta COVID-19 vaccine booking system Wednesday for AstraZeneca

  Eligible Albertans can start making appointments for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, and upgrades have been made to the booking system.

  Health

  Mar 9, 2021
• What to know about 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Alberta as shortages persist

  Shortages of COVID-19 vaccine supply have left provinces, including Alberta, scrambling to adjust their rollout schedules, including plans for second doses.

  Health

  Jan 21, 2021
• Alberta doctors support new COVID-19 restrictions but express frustration in delayed action

  While supportive of the latest COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta, many doctors expressed concern over what the next few weeks will bring.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2020