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Edmonton pediatricians encourage parents to vaccinate children as Alberta expands rollout
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Edmonton pediatricians encourage parents to vaccinate children as Alberta expands rollout
Description
May 9, 2021
A big step forward for many Albertans comes Monday, when the province will open COVID-19 vaccines to all people 12 years old and up. As Chris Chacon reports, if some parents are feeling apprehensive about their child getting the vaccine, one medical experts weighs in on how the benefits far outweigh the risks.
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Edmonton pediatricians encourage parents to vaccinate children as Alberta expands rollout01:55 | May 9, 2021
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Alberta Health Services looks to reduce spending02:06 | January 9, 2024
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Preston Manning urges federal Conservatives to weaponize his Alberta COVID response report01:45 | November 20, 2023
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Shakeup announced for Alberta Health Services’ executive team02:05 | November 17, 2023
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Alberta’s COVID-19 review report suggests emergency measures first go through court02:01 | November 16, 2023
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Alberta lung cancer screening program expands05:33 | November 16, 2023
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Manning panel gives 90 recommendations on Alberta’s COVID-19 pandemic response01:53 | November 15, 2023
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Rural leaders optimistic about Alberta health-care system changes01:56 | November 9, 2023
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Alberta Health Services investigating E-Coli outbreak at multiple Calgary-area daycares02:32 | September 4, 2023
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Edmonton seniors excited and cautious about AHS mask mandate ending01:43 | June 19, 2023
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Southwest Calgary communities under boil water advisory after water main break01:46 | June 2, 2023
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Emergency department in rural Alberta town of Oyen set to re-open02:01 | April 6, 2023
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Many rural Alberta hospital’s short of staff, ER closures common02:18 | February 24, 2023
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Alberta auditor says staff shortages led to major care home problems during pandemic01:47 | February 23, 2023
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Albertans with eating disorders ‘not sick enough’ for hospital admission02:01 | February 6, 2023
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Edmonton pediatricians encourage parents to vaccinate children as Alberta expands rollout01:55 | May 9, 2021
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Calgary water emergency: City awaiting sample test results before stabilization process begins01:51 | June 30, 2024
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Alberta health-care workers respond to system restructuring01:59 | May 15, 2024
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Relieving lengthy emergency response times: Alberta invests additional $25M02:11 | April 11, 2024
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Alberta Health Services requiring executive approval on new positions02:17 | February 22, 2024
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Alberta Health Services looks to reduce spending02:06 | January 9, 2024
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Preston Manning urges federal Conservatives to weaponize his Alberta COVID response report01:45 | November 20, 2023
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Shakeup announced for Alberta Health Services’ executive team02:05 | November 17, 2023
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Alberta’s COVID-19 review report suggests emergency measures first go through court02:01 | November 16, 2023
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Alberta lung cancer screening program expands05:33 | November 16, 2023
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Manning panel gives 90 recommendations on Alberta’s COVID-19 pandemic response01:53 | November 15, 2023
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Rural leaders optimistic about Alberta health-care system changes01:56 | November 9, 2023
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Alberta unveils plans to overhaul health-care system02:11 | November 8, 2023
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Questions surrounding changes to Alberta’s health-care system01:52 | November 8, 2023
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Alberta government unveils health-care system overhaul01:58 | November 8, 2023
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Alberta auditor general investigating community lab services transitions01:57 | October 6, 2023
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Alberta firm on not reinstating masking in health-care facilities as respiratory illnesses increase01:52 | September 29, 2023
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Investigation into E-coli outbreak at Calgary and area daycares deepens02:45 | September 5, 2023
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Alberta Health Services investigating E-Coli outbreak at multiple Calgary-area daycares02:32 | September 4, 2023
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Alberta moves to de-privatize community lab tests in face of long waits, bottlenecks with Dynalife02:04 | August 18, 2023
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Alberta businesses struggling to meet COVID-19 loan repayment deadline01:52 | August 4, 2023
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Ruling finds Alberta politicians making final pandemic decisions instead of CMOH violated Health Act02:16 | August 1, 2023
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Edmonton seniors excited and cautious about AHS mask mandate ending01:43 | June 19, 2023
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Southwest Calgary communities under boil water advisory after water main break01:46 | June 2, 2023
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Emergency department in rural Alberta town of Oyen set to re-open02:01 | April 6, 2023
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Many rural Alberta hospital’s short of staff, ER closures common02:18 | February 24, 2023
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Alberta auditor says staff shortages led to major care home problems during pandemic01:47 | February 23, 2023
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Edmonton pediatricians encourage parents to vaccinate children as Alberta expands rollout
Description
May 9, 2021
A big step forward for many Albertans comes Monday, when the province will open COVID-19 vaccines to all people 12 years old and up. As Chris Chacon reports, if some parents are feeling apprehensive about their child getting the vaccine, one medical experts weighs in on how the benefits far outweigh the risks.
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