Tag: Health Canada
over 2 years ago
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Health Canada is set to approve the Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids. Here’s what you need to know

The announcement expected Friday means one of the biggest pediatric vaccination efforts in Canada’s history will soon...

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about 3 years ago
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First single-shot COVID vaccines to hit provinces next week as part of coming surge

The first shipment of Janssen doses are currently being prepped for a cross-country trip as Canada gets ready for a ‘...

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about 3 years ago
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Why is there so much confusion about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine?

Health Canada says people should feel confident taking one of the world’s most high profile vaccines, as new scuffle ...

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about 3 years ago
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AstraZeneca COVID vaccine not recommended for seniors, advisory committee says, in split from Hea...

Canada becomes the latest country to grapple with whether or not the dose is effective in seniors, a point of content...

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about 3 years ago
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Health Canada in ‘final stages’ of approval process for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. Supriya Sharma said Monday that the regulator is in the “final stages” of reviewing the two-dose vaccine, which w...

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over 3 years ago
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Health Canada approves Pfizer vaccine vials for 6 doses

The company can ship fewer vials to Canada and still reach their deal to supply Canada with a total of 40 million.

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over 3 years ago
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It’s expected to be Canada’s next COVID-19 vaccine. Are AstraZeneca’s recent hurdles cause for co...

Just because the dose isn’t right for South Africa, doesn’t mean Canada should rule it out, experts say.

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over 3 years ago
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Here’s how Health Canada explains the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine it just approved

More detail on who can take the Pfizer vaccine, how it works and possible side effects

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over 3 years ago
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First COVID-19 vaccine could be approved in Canada next month — on similar timeline to U.S.

Rolling reviews of leading candidates have already begun, and officials say their new approval system could put them ...

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over 4 years ago
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Health Canada seizes products that may pose ‘serious health risks’ from Etobicoke beauty store af...

The six seized products were sold on shelves like other cosmetics, but they contained prescription drugs.

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over 4 years ago
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These cosmetics contain banned or potentially hazardous chemicals. Why are they being sold in the...

The Star scrutinized the ingredients of 13 cosmetics, including some for children. Nearly 30 per cent of the chemical...

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over 4 years ago
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Is saturated fat bad for your heart? Canada’s Food Guide says so. Here’s what the science says

The Star looked at the government’s best evidence underpinning its advice on fat and found some of these key scientif...

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