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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
NACI says mpox and COVID-19 vaccines can be safely given at the same time

NACI says mpox and COVID-19 vaccines can be safely given at the same time

OTTAWA — The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says the mpox vaccine can be given at the same time as an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, reversing its previous recommendation to wait at least four weeks due to safety concerns.
Scientists, clinicians across ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ preparing for future pandemic threats

Scientists, clinicians across ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ preparing for future pandemic threats

Researchers in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed onto the project.
Ottawa injects another $36M into vaccine injury compensation fund

Ottawa injects another $36M into vaccine injury compensation fund

OTTAWA — The federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020.
COVID vaccines don't cause cancer. But false claims persist in sea of misinformation

COVID vaccines don't cause cancer. But false claims persist in sea of misinformation

Anyone who spends even a moderate amount of time online has likely come across social media posts falsely claiming that COVID-19 vaccines are harmful to human health.
COVID-19 testing still important for unvaccinated, elderly: provincial health officer

COVID-19 testing still important for unvaccinated, elderly: provincial health officer

Rapid antigen tests for those five and older remain available for free at many pharmacies
Canadian Covid Society launches to address long-term effects, prevent further illness

Canadian Covid Society launches to address long-term effects, prevent further illness

A national non-profit group called the Canadian Covid Society launched on Wednesday, with co-founders saying the organization is needed as public health agencies have pulled back on COVID-19 prevention measures and awareness campaigns.
Makers of COVID-19 protective equipment seek over $5 billion in damages from Ottawa

Makers of COVID-19 protective equipment seek over $5 billion in damages from Ottawa

OTTAWA — Canadian manufacturers of masks and other equipment for protecting against COVID-19 are seeking more than $5 billion in damages from the federal government, saying Ottawa misled them about buying and helping sell their products.