Vaccine

• COVID vaccine-related heart inflammation lower for kids than teens: U.S. CDC

  Reports of heart inflammation linked to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have been much lower in boys under age 11 than in teens, the U.S. Centers for Diseases Control says.

  Health

  May 19
  
• HKPR health unit hosts vaccination clinics for Ukrainian refugees

  The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is hosting a number of vaccination clinics for Ukrainian refugees that are coming to the region.

  Health

  May 19
  
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• COVID-19 booster shots will be a focus going forward, vaccine makers say

  In the coming year, most COVID-19 vaccinations will be booster shots, or first inoculations for children, which are still gaining regulatory approvals around the world, they said.

  World

  May 9
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• COVID-19: GO-Vaxx making stops in London, Lucan Biddulph, Strathroy in May: MLHU

  The bus will make its first London-area stop on Thursday when it rolls up to the Lucan Biddulph Community Memorial Centre from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

  Health

  May 2
• COVID-19: Vaccine experts encourage Nova Scotians to get a booster as uptake stalls

  Nearly 65 per cent of adults in Nova Scotia have received a third dose of COVID vaccine -- a noticeable drop from the 87 per cent who rolled up their sleeves for dose one and two.

  Health

  Apr 28
• COVID-19 shots still work but researchers say they’re testing new approaches

  COVID-19 vaccinations are at a critical juncture as companies test whether new approaches like combination shots or nasal drops can keep up with a mutating coronavirus.

  Canada

  Apr 24
• Southeast Health Care Partners urge diligence as COVID-19 cases rise

  The sixth wave of COVID-19 is in full swing across southeastern Ontario, so much so that hospitals across the region have partnered together to issue a call to residents.

  Health

  Apr 13
• Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics popping up again in Montreal’s West Island

  In an effort to encourage more people to get their vaccine, pop-up clinics are once again showing up in different parts of the city.

  Health

  Apr 9
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• Manitoba seeing increased COVID-19 transmission, no plans to bring back mask mandate

  Manitoba's chief public health officer will provide an update on the province's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday afternoon.

  Health

  Apr 7
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• COVID-19: 4th dose booster eligibility opens Thursday to those aged 60-plus in London-Middlesex

  The second booster comes amid an uptick in hospitalizations across the province, and as wastewater surveillance data suggests high rates of COVID-19 infection.

  Health

  Apr 6