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COVID Vaccination During Pregnancy Protects Newborn Babies
Studies show that vaccination against COVID during pregnancy provides a powerful safeguard for vulnerable infants too young to receive the vaccine on their own
BC Launches Spring Vaccine Booster
B.C.’s health minister has announced a spring COVID-19 booster campaign, with shots recommended for seniors, Indigenous people over 55 and long-term care home residents in particular.
COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Study
After three arduous years spent combing through the health data of more than 99 million vaccinated people around the globe, Dr. Jeff Kwong was finally done.
Vaccination During Pregnancy Leads to Lower Risk
New research shows pregnant mothers who receive mRNA vaccines to prevent COVID-19 have infants and babies who are at lower risk of neonatal death and neonatal intensive care admission.
Booking Your Next COVID-19 Vaccine in BC
It’s been a while since the last vaccine, so CBC spoke with the Health Ministry about how this latest dose will roll out.
Vaccination During Pregnancy Safe and Effective
An article posted this week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) reaffirms that vaccination during pregnancy is safe, effective and essential.
New Variants, New Vaccines, What You Should Know
As we head into fall, cases of COVID-19 are once again rising across Canada, fueled by new variants that are offshoots of the original Omicron variant.