Vaccine dilemma: report says delaying second dose up to 42 days is OK, but some warn of risks

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With just one per cent of Canadians vaccinated, and in the face of rising cases and strained hospitals, a new report from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization says provinces can accelerate the number of people being vaccinated by delaying the second dose for up to 42 days. With just one per cent of Canadians vaccinated, and in the face of rising cases and strained hospitals, a new report from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization says provinces can accelerate the number of people being vaccinated by delaying the second dose for up to 42 days.

Vaccine dilemma: report says delaying second dose up to 42 days is OK, but some warn of risks | CTV News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today the federal government has reached an agreement to purchase another 20 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, bringing the total number of vaccine doses scheduled to arrive this year to 80 million.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today the federal government has reached an agreement to purchase another 20 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, bringing the total number of vaccine doses scheduled to arrive this year to 80 million.

Greece has received the first batch of coronavirus vaccines developed by Moderna Inc.Greece has received the first batch of coronavirus vaccines developed by Moderna Inc.

Moderna Inc’s Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Greece | News | ekathimerini.com

Canada's biggest province declared a 28-day state of emergency Tuesday and will invoke a stay-at-home order this week as COVID-19 threatens to completely overwhelm Ontario hospitals.Canada's biggest province declared a 28-day state of emergency Tuesday and will invoke a stay-at-home order this week as COVID-19 threatens to completely overwhelm Ontario hospitals.

Ontario issues stay-at-home order as COVID-19 threatens to overwhelm hospitals - Canada News - Castanet.net

Two decades ago, the U.S. launched a program to help supply the world with H.I.V. medication. It should take a similar approach to Covid.Two decades ago, the U.S. launched a program to help supply the world with H.I.V. medication. It should take a similar approach to Covid.

The federal immunization committee recommends administering a second shot within 42 days of the first. Quebec plans to wait twice as long.

Quebec's COVID-19 vaccine plan runs contrary to new federal guidelines | Montreal Gazette

Quebec's COVID-19 vaccine plan runs contrary to new federal guidelines

Quebec's COVID-19 vaccine plan runs contrary to new federal guidelines | Montreal Gazette

The biotech promises that more collaborations are coming.The biotech promises that more collaborations are coming.

Moderna and Uber Teaming Up on Coronavirus Vaccine Awareness Push | The Motley Fool

Pfizer Inc. and federal health officials are investigating the death of a health-care worker 16 days after the person received the first dose of the company’s Covid-19 vaccine.

Pfizer investigates post-vaccine death for possible connection - BNN Bloomberg

B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging those on the West Coast to remain patient as immunization efforts scale up.Moderna deliveries will trail Pfizer significantly for foreseeable future

Slow trickle of Moderna vaccine to persist in B.C. until at least end of February - Economy, Law & Politics | Business in Vancouver

COVID-19 vaccines have been trickling into B.C. and the pace isn't expected to pick up for at least two months, says the provincial health officer.COVID-19 vaccines have been trickling into B.C. and the pace isn't expected to pick up for at least two months, says the provincial health officer.

COVID-19 vaccines will slowly trickle in until at least April, says B.C.’s top doctor

With more than 10,000 people dying every day from COVID, it will take more than having these vaccines to end the pandemic, says an observer.With more than 10,000 people dying every day from COVID, it will take more than having these vaccines to end the pandemic, says an observer.

Commentary: Vaccinations, not vaccines alone, will help end the COVID-19 pandemic - CNA

The government has unveiled a new webpage that details the expected delivery dates of new vaccine doses in the coming months, helping to paint a picture of the rollout.The government has unveiled a new webpage that details the expected delivery dates of new vaccine doses in the coming months, helping to paint a picture of the rollout.

Feds publish coronavirus vaccine distribution list, painting rollout picture for coming months - National | Globalnews.ca

Latin Americans will have access to immunizations from Pfizer / BioNtech and AstraZeneca / Oxford, Moderna.Latin Americans will have access to immunizations from Pfizer / BioNtech and AstraZeneca / Oxford, Moderna.

What are the differences between the top three COVID-19 vaccines?

Uber and pharmaceutical company Moderna have announced a partnership around COVID-19 vaccination, which will include a number of different initiatives. To start, its only confirmed component is to provide users with credible, factual information about COVID-19 vaccine safety through Uber’s consumer app, but the companies have also discussed additional “options,” including building ride scheduling via […]Uber and pharmaceutical company Moderna have announced a partnership around COVID-19 vaccination, which will include a number of different initiatives. To start, its only confirmed component is to provide users with credible, factual information about COVID-19 vaccine safety through Uber’s consumer app, but the companies have also discussed additional “options,” including building ride scheduling via […]

Uber and Moderna partner on COVID-19 vaccine access and information – TechCrunch

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government's goal is to vaccinate 20 million Canadians by June and to offer vaccination to everyone who wants it by September.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government's goal is to vaccinate 20 million Canadians by June and to offer vaccination to everyone who wants it by September.

Canada secures millions more COVID-19 vaccine doses as Alberta pressures for more supply | Globalnews.ca

Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE had produced over 70 million doses of their COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2020, Chief Executive Albert Bourla said in an interview on CNBC on Tuesday.Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE had produced over 70 million doses of their COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2020, Chief Executive Albert Bourla said in an interview on CNBC on Tuesday.

Pfizer has produced more than 70 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: CEO | Reuters

Moderna will begin studying the Covid-19 vaccine in young children soon, but data won't be available until 2022, CEO Stephane Bancel said Monday.Moderna will begin studying the Covid-19 vaccine in young children soon, but data won't be available until 2022, CEO Stephane Bancel said Monday.

Moderna data on Covid vaccine in children won't be ready until 2022: CEO - Business Insider

The government will call on governors to open up vaccinations to everyone older than 65.. Read more at straitstimes.com.United States News -The government will call on governors to open up vaccinations to everyone older than 65.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US to release Covid-19 doses in push for older Americans to get shots, United States News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

The drugmakers, for one, don't think it's a good idea.The drugmakers, for one, don't think it's a good idea.

COVID-19 Vaccine Production to Ramp UpCOVID-19 Vaccine Production to Ramp Up

COVID-19 Vaccine Production to Ramp Up

The company has announced three new vaccine candidates for HIV, the flu, and the Nipah virusThe company has announced three new vaccine candidates for HIV, the flu, and the Nipah virus

Less than a year after the world was first hit by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak — which has gone on to become the worst pandemic in more than 100 years, killing almost 2 million people so far — the world already had its first vaccines. Within weeks of China first reporting the virus, the leaders of the developed world, notably the US and Europe but also China andLess than a year after the world was first hit by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak — which has gone on to become the worst pandemic in more than 100 years, killing almost 2 million people

COVID-19 vaccines give world momentum to fight more diseases | Arab News

President-elect Joe Biden says he is confident his administration will hit ambitious vaccination-rate targets.President-elect Joe Biden says he is confident his administration will hit ambitious vaccination-rate targets.

The new shipment of doses should give a shot in the arm to Germany's vaccination drive, which has faced criticism for being too slow and poorly supplied.The new shipment of doses should give a shot in the arm to Germany's vaccination drive, which has faced criticism for being too slow and poorly supplied.

Coronavirus: Germany rolls out Moderna vaccine | News | DW | 12.01.2021

Thousands of people in clinical trials got the placebo instead of the vaccine. When should they get the vaccine for real?Thousands of people in clinical trials got the placebo instead of the vaccine. When should they get the vaccine for real?

Covid-19 vaccine: Will trial volunteers who got the placebo get the real shots? - Vox

Sloppy vaccine distribution and coordination efforts around the country could mean that many won’t get their second dose on time—and some not at all.Sloppy vaccine distribution and coordination efforts around the country could mean that many won’t get their second dose on time—and some not at all.

Is one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine enough? | Popular Science

The U.S. has ordered 200 million doses of the Moderna vaccine, enough to immunize 100 million people. The U.S. has ordered 200 million doses of the Moderna vaccine, enough to immunize 100 million people.

Moderna Says Its Covid-19 Vaccine Provides One Year’s Immunity

Moderna has reported some promising news about its coronavirus vaccine, which is one of two along with the vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech to have been given emergency use authorization in the US -- and more vaccines are coming soon. The biotech company says its coronavirus vaccine should provide the recipient with immunity to COVID-19 for at least one year. This comes as the number of coronavirus cases in the US is now at about 23 million...

Moderna just made an amazing announcement about its coronavirus vaccine

Two COVID vaccines have deployed. Which one you get depends on where you live.Two COVID vaccines have deployed. Which one you get depends on where you live.

When J.P. Morgan hosted its healthcare conference last year, Moderna was a clinical-stage biotech with promising technology and big ambitions. What a difference a year makes. By the time 2021 is said and done, Moderna might be among the top vaccine players by revenue, CEO Stéphane Bancel said in an interview.When J.P. Morgan hosted its healthcare conference last year, Moderna was a clinical-stage biotech with promising technology and big ambitions. What a difference a year makes. By the time 2021 is said and done, Moderna might be among the top vaccine players by revenue, CEO Stéphane Bancel said in an interview.

Fierce JPM Week: Moderna could join top vaccine players by sales this year, CEO says | FiercePharma

A new study suggests Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is effective against new forms of the disease discovered in Britain and South Africa.A new study suggests Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is effective against new forms of the disease discovered in Britain and South Africa.

Study: Pfizer Vaccine Appears Effective Against COVID-19 Variants

His comments come after the first delivery of Moderna vaccines arrived into the country yesterday.His comments come after the first delivery of Moderna vaccines arrived into the country yesterday.

Minister Stephen Donnelly predicts how many people will be vaccinated by March as he hails 'game changer' - Irish Mirror Online

'I’m doing this to demonstrate that people should be prepared when it’s available to take the vaccine,' says Joe Biden - Anadolu Agency'I’m doing this to demonstrate that people should be prepared when it’s available to take the vaccine,' says Joe Biden - Anadolu Agency

US: Biden takes 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Another 147 people have also died after testing positive for COVID-19, bringing the Canadian death toll to 17,233.Another 147 people have also died after testing positive for COVID-19, bringing the Canadian death toll to 17,233.

Canada adds 6,285 new coronavirus cases as country secures more vaccine doses - National | Globalnews.ca

The UK is delaying a second vaccine dose. But while one dose might seem better than none, we can't know that yet. Is one vaccine dose better than none?

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Here's a quick guide to the COVID-19 vaccines now in use around the world.

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Pfizer and BioNTech, which developed the first approved COVID-19 vaccine on the market, are ramping up production and expect to produce 2 billion dose this year.Pfizer and BioNTech, which developed the first approved COVID-19 vaccine on the market, are ramping up production and expect to produce 2 billion dose this year.

Production of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine ramps up - Cayman Compass

The first batch of 14,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Romania on Tuesday evening, January 12. ...The first batch of 14,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Romania on Tuesday evening, January 12. ...

COVID-19: Romania receives first batch of Moderna vaccines | Romania Insider

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received a second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television and promised an accelerated...WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received a second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television and promised an accelerated...

Biden Gets Second Coronavirus Vaccine Dose on Live TV - Sputnik International

Albert Bourla, Pfizer's chairman and CEO, told stakeholders the pharmaceutical giant will increase its original goal for producing the coronavirus vaccine.

Pfizer ramps up vaccine production to 2 billion doses for 2021 - mlive.com

A look at the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine in B.C. so far, what is on the way and where things are nationally.

COVID-19: Vaccinations top 60,000 in B.C., more on the way | Vancouver Sun