Pfizer

• Calgary pharmacy seeing COVID-19 vaccine shortage

  Since Wednesday's announcement, the phone at the Medicine Shoppe has been ringing off the hook with people looking to schedule appointments to receive the jab.

  Health

  Sep 17
• Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines get full Health Canada approval — and new names

  Both Pfizer and Moderna jabs have been given the full stamp of approval for use in teens in what's 'a testament to the vaccine's efficacy and safety profile.'

  Health

  Sep 16
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• Hong Kong panel advises 1 dose of BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for teens due to side effect

  The advice was due to reports of heart inflammation as a possible side effect of the shot, which a health advisory committee said is more prevalent than originally thought.

  Health

  Sep 15
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• More walk-in vaccine clinics added in Hamilton at Limeridge Mall, Centre on Barton

  Hamilton Public Health says 74.3 per cent of eligible Hamiltonians are fully vaccinated, while 81.4 per cent have received a single dose.

  Health

  Sep 14
• U.S. could approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11 in October: sources

  The timeline is based on the expectation that Pfizer will have enough data from clinical trials to seek emergency use authorization for that age group by the end of this month.

  World

  Sep 10
• Pfizer to submit COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids as young as 5 in coming weeks

  The U.S. FDA said on Friday clinical trials testing COVID-19 vaccines for children are expected to include a monitoring period of at least two months to ensure safety.

  Health

  Sep 10
• Moderna to take on COVID-19, flu with single booster vaccine

  Moderna is the latest pharmaceutical company to announce intentions for a twin-vaccine. Novavax Inc. has initiated an early-stage study to test its combined vaccine.

  Science

  Sep 9
• Two West Island, Que., COVID-19 vaccinations centres close their doors

  After 6 months, two mass vaccination sites will close, namely the site at the Bob-Birnie Arena in Pointe-Claire and the one at the Dollard-des-Ormeaux Civic Centre in DDO.

  Canada

  Sep 5
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• Sask. residents urged to remain cautious a month after COVID-19 restrictions lifted: Health expert

  With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the province, people are urged to use caution when in any situation where the virus could be spread.

  Canada

  Aug 28
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• Pfizer seeks full U.S. approval for COVID-19 booster shot despite WHO pushback

  Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech aim to complete the submission for use of booster shots in people aged 16 and above by the end of this week.

  Health

  Aug 25