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Merck, Moderna detail potential skin cancer vaccine progress
The drugmakers said a potential skin cancer vaccine they are developing using the same tech behind COVID-19 shots fared well in a small study.
Singh threatens to pull out of supply and confidence agreement over healthcare
The deal prevents the NDP from voting for a motion of no-confidence in the government and triggering an election before 2025.

Information of 360,000 people affected in Ontario vaccine data breach

The breach happened on Nov. 16, 2021 and the Ontario Provincial Police charged two people, including an employee of the province's vaccine contact centre.
At least five B.C. children died from influenza last month, as mortalities spike

The figure marks a departure from the average of two to three annual flu deaths among children in the province between 2015 and 2019.
Health Canada approves first bivalent booster for kids ages 5 to 11

The NACI strongly recommends children with weakened immune systems or underlying medical conditions be offered a dose
Pharmacist who led record-breaking vaccine supersites gets QE II Platinum Jubilee medal

Carey Lai, a pharmacist and pharmacy owner in Winnipeg, was 'very surprised' when he heard the news.
Why it's (still) a great time to be a pharmacist

Disruption brings opportunity. We spoke with pharmacists from across the country who told us that, despite the current and very real challenges facing the profession, they’re optimistic. Here’s why they still think it’s a great time to be a pharmacist.
Two deputy chief medical officers resign from their positions with Alberta Health

Health Minister Jason Copping confirmed during question period Wednesday that both of the doctors have submitted letters of resignation.
Prescriptions plummeted during the pandemic: study

Manitoba study shows sudden drop in all drug classes.
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A 90-year-old patient: ‘No heroic measures’ is the agreement but why is her monitor disconnected?

Merck, Moderna detail potential skin cancer vaccine progress

Singh threatens to pull out of supply and confidence agreement over healthcare

Information of 360,000 people affected in Ontario vaccine data breach

At least five B.C. children died from influenza last month, as mortalities spike

Health Canada approves first bivalent booster for kids ages 5 to 11

Pharmacist who led record-breaking vaccine supersites gets QE II Platinum Jubilee medal

Why it's (still) a great time to be a pharmacist

Two deputy chief medical officers resign from their positions with Alberta Health

Prescriptions plummeted during the pandemic: study

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