Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults, pregnant people approved by Health CanadaHealth Canada has approved another respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for adults over the age of 60 and for pregnant people.HealthJan 4
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Advocates call out high cost of RSV vaccine for New Brunswick seniorsThe cost of the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine is about $270 in New Brunswick and advocates say that is cost prohibited for most seniors.HealthOct 24, 2023
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RSV vaccine for older Canadians comes at a cost. Why experts are worriedThere are numerous types of RSV vaccines that are currently being developed, one of which is approved by Health Canada (approved as a single dose).HealthOct 4, 2023
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N.S. top doctor urges people to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fallNova Scotia’s top doctor is imploring people to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses this fall.HealthOct 3, 2023
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Alberta COVID hospitalizations up 73% since July: health ministerOn 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.HealthSep 18, 2023
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Health Canada approves 1st RSV vaccine for older adultsHealth Canada has approved the RSV vaccine manufactured by GSK called Arexy for adults 60 and older, the drugmaker said on Friday.HealthAug 4, 2023
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World’s 1st RSV vaccine available for older Americans this fall: CDCAmericans 60 and older can get a new RSV vaccine but should discuss it with their doctor first, U.S. health officials recommended Thursday.HealthJun 29, 2023
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Saskatchewan COVID-19 cases on the decline in latest CRISP reportCOVID-19 made up 56 per cent of all recent respiratory illnesses hospitalizations in Saskatchewan according to the latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report.HealthMay 25, 2023
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‘It’s a game-changer’: New drug to protect babies from RSV approvedHealth Canada has approved a new antibody drug to help protect babies from serious illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.CanadaApr 22, 2023
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Ontario through worst of respiratory virus season, chief medical officer saysOntario is through the worst of the respiratory virus season, with the three major viral threats on the decline, though a more transmissible variant may lead to a spring wave.HealthJan 26, 2023
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