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OTTAWA As Canada acquires more COVID-19 vaccines, the rush to get everyone vaccinated seems to be only weeks away. That means a high priority is being placed on having the vaccine administered in as many locations as possible. Provinces are starting to expand the number of health professionals able to administer the vaccine. I think that it’s very straight forward for dentists to do it, says dental surgeon Dr. Ramzi Hindieh. I still see older patients, and I guarantee you pretty much all of them have not gotten their vaccine yet. That’s an easy way to just speed up the process of the high-risk groups.
As most Ontarians wait for details on where and when they will be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, so too do the people who will be tasked with administering it.
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Pharmacy chains say they are ready and willing to help get COVID-19 vaccines into people’s arms, and could ramp up in as little as 48 to 72 hours if necessary.
But retailers are awaiting more details from governments on their role, saying more preparation time and clear guidance would make the rollout go more smoothly.