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Amid vaccine fatigue, doctors say the updated COVID-19 shot is important this fall

Amid vaccine fatigue, doctors say the updated COVID-19 shot is important this fall

Sep 22, 2023 | 7:56am
Public health officials say the number of COVID-19 infections is climbing again — just in time for respiratory virus season in the fall and winter, when respiratory syncytial virus and influenza also come on the scene.  Health Canada recently authorized an updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, manufactured by Moderna, thattargets the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant circulating now. The […]

Health Canada importing more kids’ pain and fever meds to restock store shelves

Nov 14, 2022 | 2:27pm

A foreign supply of children’s pain and fever medication should land on Canadian retail shelves in the coming weeks, Health Canada said Monday. The agency, which had previously announced it was importing acetaminophen and ibuprofen to be distributed to hospitals, said the new retail supply should help families struggling to treat their sick children. The […]

You Can Book Kids for Vaccine Tomorrow

Jul 20, 2022 | 11:44am

Parents, get set to dial. Starting tomorrow (Thursday) morning, you can book your children for their first COVID Vaccine. Last week, Health Canada approved the Moderna Vaccine for children between the ages of six months, and five years, in smaller doses than adults would get. The Saskatchewan Health Authority will have about 13-thousand doses of […]

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vax for youngest kids

Jul 14, 2022 | 7:50am

Canada’s drug regulator approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers, making it the first vaccine approved for that age group in the country. Health Canada now says the Moderna vaccine can be given to young children between the ages of six months and five years old in doses one-quarter the size of that approved […]

Sask producers voice criticism of Health Canada labelling on ground beef and pork

Jun 16, 2022 | 5:39am

Saskatchewan producers are voicing opposition to a proposed Health Canada label on ground meat. Health Canada has outlined plans to put front-of-package labels on packages of ground beef and pork, warning consumers they contain high levels of saturated fat. The chair of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, Arnold Balicki, says beef and pork cuts are exempt, […]

Health Canada proposed ground beef label comes under fire

Jun 14, 2022 | 1:59pm

Producer groups in Alberta have expressed opposition to a proposed Health Canada label on ground meat. Health Canada says it’s not a warning, it’s advice. It wants consumers to have better information when deciding at the grocery store, what foods to buy for their family. But Alberta’s health minister is critical of his federal counterparts […]

Health Canada Issues Warning Over tainted Jif Peanut Butter

May 26, 2022 | 10:05am

Smuckers Canada issuing a recall today on Jif Peanut butter due to possible salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products were sold both nationally and online. If you think you may have consumed a contaminated product – call your doctor. If you have contaminated products do not consume them – throw them […]

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11

Nov 19, 2021 | 8:41am

As expected, Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. The mRNA vaccine will still be administered with two shots at least eight weeks apart, but will be about 1/3 the dose given to those 12 and over. The Federal Government and Health Canada are expected to provide more details, including […]

Ottawa announces standardized proof of vaccination for Canadian travel

Oct 21, 2021 | 10:12am

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced standardized Canadian proof of vaccination for travel. Speaking outside a children’s hospital in Ottawa, the prime minister says they made a commitment for a proof of vaccination certificate to be issued by every province and territory allowing people to travel. “Today I am happy to confirm that all provinces […]

Health Canada authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children 12+

Aug 27, 2021 | 10:45am

Another vaccine option is now available to children 12 and older. Health Canada approved the use of Moderna’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and older on Friday, joining the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which received approval in May. Moderna’s vaccine was originally approved for adults in December, 2020. According to the clinical trials, two doses of […]

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