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The tool is accessible in over 20 languages Vaccine Hunters Canada, the popular social media source for finding vaccines, has launched a…
The former head of the vaccines taskforce, Kate Bingham, is reportedly set to be given a damehood. She is said to be among those who will be recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours which will be announced this month. According to the Sunday Telegraph, venture capitalist Ms Bingham will be rewarded for her efforts during…
The EU’s Covid vaccination campaigns have been ‘unacceptably slow’ and risk prolonging the pandemic, the World Health Organisation has said. Only 5.6% of the bloc’s population have had their first vaccine shot, compared to 46% in the UK. The WHO’s regional director for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge, said: ‘As long as coverage remains low, we…
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CBC poll: Results give us an idea of who the vaccine hesitant in Alberta really are
by Sue JonesThe most-important factor when it comes to vaccine hesitancy is populism, according to a new poll commissioned by CBC News. The most-populist respondents have a 50/50 chance of being vaccine hesitant whereas the least populist have only an eight per cent chance, says data scientist John Santos.Supporters of Pastor James Coates of GraceLife Church protest…
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine recommended for Canadians 30 and older despite risk of rare blood clots
by Sue JonesCanada now recommends the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for all Canadians 30 years of age and older, but officials also say to weigh the risk of rare but potentially serious blood clots that can occur from the vaccine against COVID-19 levels in the community — or hold out for another shot altogether.
The new timeline comes as the government is expecting a significant increase in vaccine shipments The government of Ontario has announced that…
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Alberta to send J&J vaccine shipment to Banff and Wood Buffalo, health minister says
by Sue JonesAlberta is altering the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility rules for residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Banff — and will redirect a large shipment of COVID-19 vaccine to both areas.The province has announced that it will alter the vaccine rollout in Wood Buffalo and Banff, two communities hard hit by the third wave of COVID-19. (Evan…
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Is AstraZeneca vaccine safe for people who’ve had blood clots? Your COVID-19 questions answered
by Sue JonesAstraZeneca has been in the headlines recently over concerns that some people were developing blood clots after receiving the vaccine. Here are some answers to questions you may have.A medical worker prepares a syringe from a vial of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine at the vaccination centre in Ebersberg near Munich on Monday. Some countries recently…
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Ontario’s vaccine booking portal opening to residents aged 80 and older on March 15
by Lily WhiteA telephone booking system will also be launching alongside the online system The Ontario government is set to launch its online COVID-19…