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Cost of RSV vaccine a barrier to older Canadians amid respiratory season, experts warn
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Cost of RSV vaccine a barrier to older Canadians amid respiratory season, experts warn
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Cost of RSV vaccine a barrier to older Canadians amid respiratory season, experts warn
Description
October 4, 2023
A vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is now available for older Canadians, but experts worry that cost of the vaccine could be a barrier to seniors and could lead to preventable hospitalizations — and potentially, death.
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Cost of RSV vaccine a barrier to older Canadians amid respiratory season, experts warn00:53 | October 4, 2023
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Baby cereal brand recalled across Canada over Cronobacter concerns01:27 | July 22, 2024
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Health Matters: Canadian Food Inspection Agency triggers recall for Baby Gourmet cereal02:16 | July 22, 2024
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‘Homemade sunscreen use risky’: Health Canada02:14 | July 20, 2024
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The TikTok Health Hazard: Misinformation’s impact on Gen Z05:57 | July 19, 2024
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CrowdStrike outage impacting hospitals, health care systems across Canada01:25 | July 19, 2024
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Health Matters: 350k Bissell steam cleaners recalled in Canada over burn hazard02:22 | July 19, 2024
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Mastering Sunscreen: Tips for summer skin protection07:18 | July 18, 2024
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Health Matters: E-scooter injuries on the rise, Montreal Children’s Hospital warns02:08 | July 18, 2024
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Two listeriosis deaths reported in Canada after plant-based milk recall01:47 | July 18, 2024
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Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis linked to increased depression risk in adulthood, study shows01:39 | July 17, 2024
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Health Matters: Psychotherapy, counselling now tax exempt01:59 | July 17, 2024
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Canadian Premiers Meet in Halifax06:04 | July 17, 2024
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Health Matters: Unclear if Paris’ Seine River will be ready for Olympic swimmers02:19 | July 16, 2024
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Toronto Traffic Woes06:01 | July 16, 2024
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Health Matters: 5 bird flu cases identified on Colorado poultry farm01:59 | July 15, 2024
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Young N.S. girl benefits from ‘precision testing’ at IWK children’s hospital01:58 | July 14, 2024
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How to avoid shark attacks, according to experts01:58 | July 13, 2024
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Poilievre labels supervised consumption sites ‘drug dens’03:11 | July 12, 2024
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Health Matters: New estimates from OCFP show 2.5M Ontarians are without a family doctor02:15 | July 12, 2024
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Author and ER physician Daniel Kalla discusses the ozempic craze04:00 | July 12, 2024
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Money problems can be an early sign of dementia, new research shows06:04 | July 12, 2024
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Apple cider vinegar pills vs. liquid – which is more effective?06:30 | July 12, 2024
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Health Matters: Canadian Blood Services looking to develop dried plasma02:18 | July 11, 2024
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Sugary drink tax reduced intake in U.K., study shows01:35 | July 10, 2024
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Health Matters: 9 people in Ontario have contracted listeriosis, warning issued over Silk brand products03:00 | July 10, 2024
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Sun, Soil, and Smiles: Embracing Outdoor Health Benefits04:00 | July 9, 2024
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U.S. Researchers find metal in some tampons: study01:47 | July 9, 2024
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Canada expands dental care program to include adults with disabilities01:08 | July 9, 2024
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Health Matters: Plant-based milk alternatives recalled across Canada02:13 | July 9, 2024
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AI tool from company ‘PocketHealth’ helps patients understand medical scans02:09 | July 8, 2024
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‘Not a free program’: Health Minister clarifies federal government’s dental care plan02:03 | July 8, 2024
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Cost of RSV vaccine a barrier to older Canadians amid respiratory season, experts warn00:53 | October 4, 2023
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Baby cereal brand recalled across Canada over Cronobacter concerns01:27 | July 22, 2024
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Health Matters: Canadian Food Inspection Agency triggers recall for Baby Gourmet cereal02:16 | July 22, 2024
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‘Homemade sunscreen use risky’: Health Canada02:14 | July 20, 2024
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The TikTok Health Hazard: Misinformation’s impact on Gen Z05:57 | July 19, 2024
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CrowdStrike outage impacting hospitals, health care systems across Canada01:25 | July 19, 2024
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Health Matters: 350k Bissell steam cleaners recalled in Canada over burn hazard02:22 | July 19, 2024
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Mastering Sunscreen: Tips for summer skin protection07:18 | July 18, 2024
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Health Matters: E-scooter injuries on the rise, Montreal Children’s Hospital warns02:08 | July 18, 2024
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Two listeriosis deaths reported in Canada after plant-based milk recall01:47 | July 18, 2024
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Health Matters: Psychotherapy, counselling now tax exempt01:59 | July 17, 2024
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Canadian Premiers Meet in Halifax06:04 | July 17, 2024
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Health Matters: Unclear if Paris’ Seine River will be ready for Olympic swimmers02:19 | July 16, 2024
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Health Matters: 5 bird flu cases identified on Colorado poultry farm01:59 | July 15, 2024
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Young N.S. girl benefits from ‘precision testing’ at IWK children’s hospital01:58 | July 14, 2024
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How to avoid shark attacks, according to experts01:58 | July 13, 2024
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Poilievre labels supervised consumption sites ‘drug dens’03:11 | July 12, 2024
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Health Matters: New estimates from OCFP show 2.5M Ontarians are without a family doctor02:15 | July 12, 2024
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Author and ER physician Daniel Kalla discusses the ozempic craze04:00 | July 12, 2024
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Money problems can be an early sign of dementia, new research shows06:04 | July 12, 2024
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Apple cider vinegar pills vs. liquid – which is more effective?06:30 | July 12, 2024
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Health Matters: Canadian Blood Services looking to develop dried plasma02:18 | July 11, 2024
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Sugary drink tax reduced intake in U.K., study shows01:35 | July 10, 2024
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Health Matters: 9 people in Ontario have contracted listeriosis, warning issued over Silk brand products03:00 | July 10, 2024
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Sun, Soil, and Smiles: Embracing Outdoor Health Benefits04:00 | July 9, 2024
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U.S. Researchers find metal in some tampons: study01:47 | July 9, 2024
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Canada expands dental care program to include adults with disabilities01:08 | July 9, 2024
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Health Matters: Plant-based milk alternatives recalled across Canada02:13 | July 9, 2024
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AI tool from company ‘PocketHealth’ helps patients understand medical scans02:09 | July 8, 2024
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‘Not a free program’: Health Minister clarifies federal government’s dental care plan02:03 | July 8, 2024
Cost of RSV vaccine a barrier to older Canadians amid respiratory season, experts warn
Description
October 4, 2023
A vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is now available for older Canadians, but experts worry that cost of the vaccine could be a barrier to seniors and could lead to preventable hospitalizations — and potentially, death.
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