Second Doses

• Mixing COVID-19 vaccines a ‘dangerous trend,’ WHO chief scientist says

  Canada has been mixing COVID-19 vaccine doses since June, after the National Advisory Committee on Immunization approved the idea.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2021
  
• When could New Brunswick remove all COVID-19 restrictions?

  N.B. will remove all COVID-19 restrictions when 75 per cent of the eligible population is fully vaccinated, but a data analyst says the Aug. 2 target date might not be possible.

  Health

  Jun 30, 2021
  
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• All Ontario residents 18 and older can book 2nd COVID-19 shots June 28

  The Ontario government says all Ontarians will be eligible to book an appointment for a second COVID-19 vaccine shot starting Monday, June 28 at 8 a.m.

  Health

  Jun 25, 2021
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• 2nd vaccine eligibility moves up in Ontario hot spots for Delta variant on or before May 30

  Health units covering Toronto, Peel, Halton, Porcupine, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, Waterloo and York, Hamilton, Simcoe-Muskoka and Durham are considered hot spots for Delta.

  Health

  Jun 23, 2021
• Ontarians encouraged to see mRNA shots as interchangeable as province expands 2nd dose eligibility again

  Starting Monday at 8 a.m., those who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine on or before May 9 can book or reschedule their second dose at a shortened interval.

  Health

  Jun 21, 2021
• COVID-19: More than 250K Albertans book 2nd shots in less than 2 days

  Alberta expanded eligibility for second doses of COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Since then, more than 250,000 Albertans have booked their second shot.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2021
• Alberta doctors nervous about Stage 3 of reopening, pointing to more transmissible Delta variant

  Doctors are concerned about the Delta variant, which is more transmissible than the alpha variant; research has shown a single dose of vaccine offers less protection against it.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2021
• Ontarians cancelling AZ doses after new guidance, province still offering dose choice

  Ontario says AstraZeneca recipients can decide whether to get the same vaccine or a different mRNA shot as a second dose.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2021
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• After receiving 2nd dose, Fred Penner discusses importance of COVID-19 vaccine

  Winnipeg-born Canadian icon Fred Penner was all smiles today as he shared a picture on his Instagram after getting his second dose of the Moderna vaccine.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2021
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• Ontario adds 3 regions to list of COVID-19 Delta hot spots, accelerates 2nd dose vaccine bookings

  Ontario has moved up second doses for those who got a shot from May 10 to 30 with Hamilton, Simcoe-Muskoka and Durham added as hot spots where the Delta variant is of concern.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2021