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COVID-19: ‘Don’t wait’ to get vaccine if you are in at-risk group, WHO says
Description
September 27, 2023
Dr. Maria Van Kherkove, United Nations COVID-19 technical lead, said Wednesday that people should not wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine, especially if they are in an at-risk group. Kherkove said all vaccines currently in use are “protective” against COVID-19 variants that are in circulation.
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COVID-19: ‘Don’t wait’ to get vaccine if you are in at-risk group, WHO says00:39 | September 27, 2023
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Health Canada approves weekly insulin injection for Canadians with diabetes01:27 | June 29, 2024
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British teen with epilepsy receives revolutionary brain implant02:03 | June 28, 2024
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Health Matters: Experts urge caution using fireworks ahead of Canada Day02:41 | June 28, 2024
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves chikungunya vaccine02:18 | June 25, 2024
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Health Matters: Patients hope help, awareness increase for those with stiff person syndrome03:13 | June 24, 2024
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Why hot, humid weather extremes are causing growing health risks02:20 | June 21, 2024
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Health Matters: Researchers identify genetic obesity trigger02:04 | June 21, 2024
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Health Matters: Students sweltering in Ontario, Quebec as many schools are without air conditioning02:21 | June 20, 2024
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Health Matters: Extreme heat hits millions across Canada, US02:38 | June 18, 2024
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COVID-19: ‘Don’t wait’ to get vaccine if you are in at-risk group, WHO says00:39 | September 27, 2023
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Health Matters: Smoking class action members still waiting for compensation02:29 | July 2, 2024
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Health Canada approves weekly insulin injection for Canadians with diabetes01:27 | June 29, 2024
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Game-changing weekly insulin injection, Awiqli, coming to Canada this week01:27 | June 29, 2024
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Health Matters: Experts urge caution using fireworks ahead of Canada Day02:41 | June 28, 2024
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Health Matters: Game-changing technique could boost organ transplants in Canada02:30 | June 27, 2024
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves chikungunya vaccine02:18 | June 25, 2024
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Health Matters: Patients hope help, awareness increase for those with stiff person syndrome03:13 | June 24, 2024
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Why hot, humid weather extremes are causing growing health risks02:20 | June 21, 2024
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Health Matters: Researchers identify genetic obesity trigger02:04 | June 21, 2024
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Renters may face higher risk of death in extreme heat: study01:37 | June 20, 2024
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Deaths in Canada increase on days of extreme heat: StatCan00:33 | June 20, 2024
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COVID-19: ‘Don’t wait’ to get vaccine if you are in at-risk group, WHO says
Description
September 27, 2023
Dr. Maria Van Kherkove, United Nations COVID-19 technical lead, said Wednesday that people should not wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine, especially if they are in an at-risk group. Kherkove said all vaccines currently in use are “protective” against COVID-19 variants that are in circulation.
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