Run, don't walk, to get your flu shot, infectious disease expert says
On the heels of a flu season that was practically non-existent due to COVID-19 public health orders, expectations are influenza will make a big comeback this fall and winter.
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Israel is pressing ahead with its aggressive campaign of offering coronavirus boosters to almost anyone over 12 and says its approach was further vindicated by a U.S. decision to give the shots to older patients or those at higher risk.
A Canadian COVID-19 study that turned out to be wrong has spread like wildfire among anti-vaxxers
An inaccurate Canadian study showing an extremely high rate of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccines has been retracted due to a major mathematical error — but not before it spread like wildfire on anti-vaccination websites and social media.
Tam is asked to advise parents considering COVID-19 vaccines for children
A reporter asks Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, for her advice to parents considering vaccinating their children once the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to those younger than 12.
Bizarre legal theory making anti-vaccine movement more extreme, experts warn
The anti-vaccine movement in Canada is becoming increasingly radicalized thanks to a bizarre legal theory spreading through its ranks, according to multiple experts.
Key parts of health triage have begun in Alberta, emergency physician says
The head of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association says major components of triage have already begun in Alberta.
Tam asked to advise parents considering COVID-19 vaccines for children
A reporter asks Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, for her advice to parents considering vaccinating their children once the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to those younger than 12.