Respiratory Syncytial Virus

• It’s RSV season in Canada. Here’s how to keep children safe

  As the respiratory illness season begins, cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases are rising in Canada. But new tools offers hope for prevention.

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  Dec 12
  
• NACI recommends universal immunization program against RSV for all infants

  The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending a universal immunization program against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for all infants.

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  May 17
  
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• Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults, pregnant people approved by Health Canada

  Health Canada has approved another respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for adults over the age of 60 and for pregnant people. 

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  Jan 4
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• Advocates call out high cost of RSV vaccine for New Brunswick seniors

  The cost of the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine is about $270 in New Brunswick and advocates say that is cost prohibited for most seniors.

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  Oct 24, 2023
• RSV vaccine for older Canadians comes at a cost. Why experts are worried

  There are numerous types of RSV vaccines that are currently being developed, one of which is approved by Health Canada (approved as a single dose).

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  Oct 4, 2023
• N.S. top doctor urges people to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall

  Nova Scotia’s top doctor is imploring people to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses this fall.

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  Oct 3, 2023
• Alberta COVID hospitalizations up 73% since July: health minister

  On Monday, Alberta's health minister provided updated data on influenza, RSV and COVID-19 cases, and that the dashboard that should contain those numbers is still delayed.

  Health

  Sep 18, 2023
• Health Canada approves 1st RSV vaccine for older adults

  Health Canada has approved the RSV vaccine manufactured by GSK called Arexy for adults 60 and older, the drugmaker said on Friday.

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  Aug 4, 2023
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• World’s 1st RSV vaccine available for older Americans this fall: CDC

  Americans 60 and older can get a new RSV vaccine but should discuss it with their doctor first, U.S. health officials recommended Thursday.

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  Jun 29, 2023
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• Saskatchewan COVID-19 cases on the decline in latest CRISP report

  COVID-19 made up 56 per cent of all recent respiratory illnesses hospitalizations in Saskatchewan according to the latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report.

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  May 25, 2023