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10,000 newly eligible Albertans book shots in hours as AstraZeneca vaccinations launch About 10,000 newly eligible Albertans had booked their AstraZeneca-Oxford shots within hours of the province beginning to open COVID-19 vaccinations to a wider age range — but there is still a lot of confusion about who should get it and who should wait. Social Sharing First Nations, Métis and Inuit people born in 1972, all Albertans born in 1957 can book AstraZeneca vaccine Posted: Mar 10, 2021 3:00 AM M...

An infectious diseases expert says it makes practical sense for Alberta to stretch the amount of time between first and second doses of two approved COVID-19 vaccines — but not indefinitely.

CALGARY - Infectious disease experts say it makes sense for Alberta to stretch the amount of time between first and second doses beyond what's spelled out

Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine has been dripping into provinces. But despite supply concerns from some premiers, shipments are expected to speed up, meaning provinces will need to be prepared for a flood of doses.

Health-care providers deal with grief when COVID-19 numbers climb. Attending university in a pandemic has been a challenge, and for some students, trying to get a Christmas break in with family is another stressor. Read more: Millions of Canadians working from home could qualify for new tax deduction; follow the latest news as it is expected COVID-19 vaccines will be given to residents of B.C., Alberta and elsewhere in Canada. Filipino Catholics wearing face masks pray at Immaculate Conception ...

Calgary newborn recovering after 13 days in hospital with COVID-19 The parents of a five-day-old Calgary girl believed to be the youngest person in Canada hospitalized because of COVID-19 are urging people tested for the virus at the first sign of any symptoms. Social Sharing Parents of baby Nora are urging others to get tested at the first sign of any symptoms Posted: Dec 15, 2020 6:00 AM MT | Last Updated: December 16, 2020 Ben Forrest and Ceyda Alaf Forrest pose with daughters Hazel and N...

Canadas national vaccine strategy misses the mark for 8 million children and youth News provided by Share this article Share this article OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 11, 2020 /CNW/ - Canadas efforts to combat COVID19 will fail if children and youth do not figure prominently in a national vaccine strategy. Canada, like many peers internationally, will soon start vaccinating its citizens against the novel coronavirus. With time of the essence, Canada urgently requires a plan to protect those both infected ...