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Tag: Vaccinations
Eight things you need to know about the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine
Reading Time: 13 minutes Experts share their knowledge, hopes and fears about the chances of finding a way to inoculate the world against the deadly virus
Why we need to learn to live with COVID-19
Reading Time: 5 minutes With a vaccine likely years away and other viral threats emerging every year, shoring up health care for vulnerable groups is critical, say experts
Four strategies to help avoid the next pandemic
Reading Time: 5 minutes Virus expert offers recommendations that would be easier to implement and enforce than other public health measures
We need to make it easier for parents to vaccinate their children
Reading Time: 4 minutes No child should die a preventable death. It’s time Canada had a national vaccine framework
Why I continue to get the flu vaccine for myself and my children
Reading Time: 3 minutes The vaccine doesn’t fully protect from the flu – it’s one of many strategies, like frequent hand washing, adequate rest and a balanced diet
Getting a grip on the risks of vaccination
Reading Time: 3 minutes In the case of MMR vaccination, doing nothing is the more dangerous choice
Anti HPV vaccine article troubling and disappointing
Reading Time: 4 minutes The risks associated with HPV infection much greater than the risks associated with vaccination