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'Mismatched guidance' on pulling COVID vaccines ahead of updated shots raises concern

'Mismatched guidance' on pulling COVID vaccines ahead of updated shots raises concern

As several provinces get rid of their existing COVID-19 vaccine supplies to make way for updated shots expected in the fall, pharmacists and some doctors say the move raises questions about gaps in vaccine access and government messaging.
Parents encouraged to review kids' immunizations before school starts

Parents encouraged to review kids' immunizations before school starts

Communicable diseases of most concern include measles, mumps, rubella, polio, pertussis (whooping cough) and chickenpox.
Labour relations board rules in favour of ex-sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ bus driver over COVID-19 vaccine dispute

Labour relations board rules in favour of ex-sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ bus driver over COVID-19 vaccine dispute

Union’s handling of COVID-19 vaccine grievance criticized; driver granted right to appeal
Summer surge of COVID-19 in Quebec, positivity rate highest since December

Summer surge of COVID-19 in Quebec, positivity rate highest since December

There are currently more than 1,200 people with COVID-19 in hospital in Quebec, and more than 30 deaths reported each week.
Fired health-care workers can reapply for their jobs, but some don't want to

Fired health-care workers can reapply for their jobs, but some don't want to

A former Island Health laundry worker who declined to be vaccinated for COVID-19 says he’s making more money in construction.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency

Dr. Bonnie Henry said Friday that all remaining restrictions, including the vaccination requirement for health-care workers, will be rescinded
Comment: How will we know if sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is correct about COVID?

Comment: How will we know if sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is correct about COVID?

The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ NDP government doesn’t seem interested in evaluating many of its COVID policies. What did we do right and what did we do wrong?
Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities

Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron joined several African leaders on Thursday to kick off a planned $1 billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa , after the coronavirus pandemic exposed gaping inequalities in access t
Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?

Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?

If you’ve been sick with COVID-19, you may have some protection against certain versions of the common cold.
Pandemic preparedness vaccine factory not opening until 2027: Sanofi

Pandemic preparedness vaccine factory not opening until 2027: Sanofi

OTTAWA — A massive new Toronto vaccine factory, tasked with making flu shots and preparing for the next pandemic, won't start producing shots until 2027 — as much as a year later than the company initially envisioned when the plant was first announce