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How children from ages 5-11 can get their COVID vaccine
Various modalities are available for the COVID vaccination of children aged 5-11.
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West Island News
May 5, 20211 min read
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in children 12 to 15 years of age
Today, Health Canada authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children 12 to 15 years of age.
West Island News
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Vaccination in the workplace: CAE's Hub now open to administer COVID-19 vaccines
CAE announces the opening of its COVID-19 Vaccination Centre in the St-Laurent borough, the first hub of its kind to open in Quebec.
West Island News
Apr 26, 20211 min read
Health Canada statement on AstraZeneca & Janssen COVID-19 vaccines produced at Emergent BioSolutions
Health Canada releases statement regarding AstraZeneca & Janssen COVID-19 vaccines produced at the concerning Emergent BioSolutions facility
West Island News
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Pharmacies across Canada underutilized; less than half included in vaccine rollout
CPhA is calling on governments to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines in pharmacies by increasing the number authorized pharmacies.
West Island News
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Canada establishes a COVID-19 Critical Drug Reserve
Canada establishes COVID-19 Critical Drug Reserve that will initially contain a 3-month supply of 12 drugs used to treat Coronavirus.
West Island News
Apr 14, 20215 min read
Advisory - Health Canada provides update on AstraZeneca and COVISHIELD COVID-19 Vaccines
Health Canada issues AstraZeneca & COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccine advisory & instructions regarding rare events of blood clots post-vaccination
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Apr 13, 20211 min read
U.S. recommends pausing Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine after reports of blood clots surface
The Official US FDA Twitter account tweets recommendation to pause US use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine after 6 reports of blood clots.
West Island News
Apr 3, 20211 min read
Appointments Available for COVID-19 Vaccination in the West Island
3,000 new COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available in the West Island of Montreal!
West Island News
Mar 29, 20213 min read
Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health Statement: Use of AstraZeneca vaccine in younger adults
We are acting decisively with our unified position to pause the use of AstraZeneca vaccine in Canada in those under age 55 at this time.
West Island News
Mar 29, 20212 min read
Health Canada takes further action to confirm the benefit-risk profile of AstraZeneca vaccine
Health Canada is advising Canadians of new measures it has taken regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine after adverse effects reported in Europe.
Rhonda Massad
Mar 12, 20215 min read
In Conversation: Vaccines With Dr. Laurie Dunbar
To better understand the vaccination process, Kris Artuso spoke to Dr. Laurie Dunbar in a West Island News Exclusive Interview.
Rhonda Massad
Mar 1, 20211 min read
Beware of vaccine fraud : no emails or fees for COVID vaccine
Beware of vaccine fraud : no emails or fees for COVID vaccine
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Feb 21, 20212 min read
COVID Vaccination Priority for People with Down Syndrome
Local advocate starts petition requesting the prioritization of people with down syndrome in receiving the COVID vaccine due to high risk.
West Island News
Dec 14, 20201 min read
Video: First Quebecer to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
Video: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux Gisèle Lévesque, 89, is the first Quebecer to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. She was...
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