Ottawa Public Health says its focus during 2023 was on sustaining the COVID-19 response, “ensuring people had the protection of COVID-19 booster vaccines” and restoring more core and essential public health programs and services.
Both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available to the general population as of the end of October or early November. 9 Comments October 11, 2023 Local News COVID-19: Four new deaths in Ottawa Public Health weekly update Ottawa Public Health on Wednesday reported four new deaths fro...
Dr. Howard Njoo, federal deputy chief public health officer, also suggested a swifter ramp-up in vaccinations alone would likely not have thwarted the third wave taking hold in much of Canada. “Vaccines are one tool in our tool box and a very important tool. But it’s n...
“We are working with partners, including urban partners, urban Indigenous partners, local health departments, provinces and territories to really emphasize, and advocate for the inclusion in the rollout early on vaccines for underserved First Nations, Métis and Inuit,” he said. “We’re very gl...
Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the government has been working with the provinces and territories to ensure the plan is robust. “Canada is well-served by the diversity of vaccines we have purchased early and in fact in great quantity. Canadians can be assured they too will have access ...
Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the government has been working with the provinces and territories to ensure the plan is robust. “Canada is well-served by the diversity of vaccines we have purchased early and in fact in great quantity. Canadians can be assured they too will have access...
COVID-19 vaccines to be available to immigrants The Public Health Authority of Canada (PHAC) maintains that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to everyone in Canada regardless of their immigration status. Priority for vaccination is given to residents and staff of care homes, health care ...
There are also many First Nations and Indigenous communities that have been underserved by public health care over the years. The latest agreements leave Quebec as the only province standing up to the new conditions the federal government has put on the cash. Each province th...
http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bal-te.md.flu28apr28,0,2069487.story June 18, 2009 Baltimore Sun Sanofi Donates 100 Million Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine It can’t be only the rich countries having access to the vaccines, in case of a pandemic.” GlaxoSmithKline Plc also plans to donat...
The images we saw of people carrying the rebel flag, swastikas, wearing the yellow star of David, engaging in disrespectful behaviors and refusing to wear masks and follow public health guidelines while in public places, as well as stealing food from the Shepherds of Good Hope food kitchen we...