Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) presented ongoing vaccination rate challenges among school-aged children to the Board of Health, a concern intensified by pandemic-related disruptions. The board adopted the recommendation that Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, seek $3.8 million from the Ministry of Health to address gaps identified in a recent Public Health Ontario report. The …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow proclaimed November 10 as Immunization Day in Toronto. Every year on November 10, World Immunization Day is dedicated to highlighting the effectiveness of vaccines and promoting their use to safeguard against vaccine-preventable diseases. This day underscores the pivotal role of immunization in protecting the health of individuals and communities. The Mayor’s Immunization Day proclamation is …
Current recommendations An updated Covid-19 vaccine has been approved by Health Canada and will be available for use. Covid-19 vaccination reduces the risk of severe illness, death and post Covid-19 condition (long Covid). Starting in fall 2023, it’s recommended that you get an updated Covid-19 vaccine dose if it’s been at least 6 months: since your last Covid-19 vaccine dose …
Washington – Scientists at the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning of a new, highly mutated lineage of the virus that causes COVID-19, calling it a deadlier version of the virus. The CDC identified the new lineage by the name BA.2.86 on the messaging platform X, saying: “As we learn more about BA.2.86, CDC’s advice on …
NEW YORK— Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced they have reached an agreement with the European Commission (EC) to amend their existing contract to deliver Covid-19 vaccines to the European Union. The amended agreement reflects the companies’ commitment to working collaboratively to help address ongoing public health needs, while respecting the principles of the original …
LA – A new study, published in the journal Immunity, shows the quality of immune response weakens in those who suffered from Covid-19 before their vaccination jabs. It said the level of the key immunity cell, that targets Covid virus was found less in vaccinated people affected by it than in those who have been vaccinated and did not contract …
Vancouver – The BC government has informed that it is ending its Covid-19 vaccination mandate for many provincial employees. The province said beginning April 3, BC Public Service employees will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
London – AstraZeneca has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of CinCor Pharma, Inc. (CinCor), a US-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on developing novel treatments for resistant and uncontrolled hypertension as well as chronic kidney disease. The acquisition bolsters AstraZeneca’s cardiorenal pipeline by adding baxdrostat (CIN-107), an aldosterone synthase inhibitor (ASI) for blood pressure lowering in treatment-resistant hypertension, to …
AUSTRALIA – A week back Novak Djokovic was not sure if he could play a match at all due to his injured left hamstring, but now that he has recovered, he thinks he can win the Australian Open. A year ago, he was kicked out of the country before the Australian Open because he was not vaccinated against Covid-19.
Toronto – Everyone ages 6 months and over in Toronto can get the Covid-19, flu and other vaccines at the same time. Bivalent booster vaccines are available for eligible individuals: Moderna Spikevax (18+) and Pfizer-BioNTech (5+). Vaccines for children ages 6 months and up are also available. Book an appointment at a City-run clinic. Novavax vaccine appointments can only be booked through the Toronto Public …
