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Calgary firm advances new trial, manufacturing of mRNA vaccine for COVID-19
The company says it has signed a $90-million, five-year contract with Emergent Biosolutions to make part of the drug substance, and also to fill and finish the vaccine, at its Winnipeg manufacturing plant.
Vaccines still prove effective on Delta variant
COVID-19 vaccines will prevent ER visits and hospitalizations caused by the Delta variant too, confirms a new national US study

230 medical journals pen joint editorial calling climate change the 'greatest threat to global public health'

The editorial emphasized the need for wealthier countries to do more.
New strategies must be implemented to deal with opioid crisis: Ontario science table
Many Canadians uncomfortable with private healthcare: poll

Healthcare is on the mind of Canadians and politicians as the September 20 election looms
COVID-19 hospital stays cost 3 times more than a stay for heart attack: CIHI

New data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows that a COVID-19 hospital stay costs about three times more than for heart attack ($7,000).
Could a combo Covid-19/flu vaccine be coming our way?

Vaccine developer Novavax has announced clinical trials for a combination COVID-19-flu vaccine.
COVID-19 back to school Q&A: Is it safe for unvaccinated children to go to school in person? Is the harm of school closures greater than the risk of the virus?

In-person schooling is essential for schools to achieve their diverse objectives and for the well-being of children, especially vulnerable children.This doesn’t mean we can’t embrace the positive aspects of online learning, or design education that looks different from what we have today.
Cross-country snapshot of unvaccinated Canadian healthcare workers

Many are not immune to COVID-19 conspiracy theories and misinformation.
Study shows risks for COPD varies across Canada

Quebec City has the lowest prevalence while nearby Montreal has the highest.

Calgary firm advances new trial, manufacturing of mRNA vaccine for COVID-19

Vaccines still prove effective on Delta variant

230 medical journals pen joint editorial calling climate change the 'greatest threat to global public health'

New strategies must be implemented to deal with opioid crisis: Ontario science table

Many Canadians uncomfortable with private healthcare: poll

COVID-19 hospital stays cost 3 times more than a stay for heart attack: CIHI

Could a combo Covid-19/flu vaccine be coming our way?

COVID-19 back to school Q&A: Is it safe for unvaccinated children to go to school in person? Is the harm of school closures greater than the risk of the virus?

Cross-country snapshot of unvaccinated Canadian healthcare workers

Study shows risks for COPD varies across Canada