The updated version of the Novavax vaccine, which targets new variants of COVID-19, will replace the previous version that targeted the XBB.1.5 subvariant of Omicron.
Category: HEALTH
Is any amount of alcohol safe in pregnancy? What to know
People who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby.
Tattoo inks recalled in Canada over contamination concerns
Two types of water-based tattoo pigments by the brand Bloodline were recalled on Wednesday due to ‘potential microbial contamination.’
‘Deeply ashamed’: Canadian Medical Association apologizes for harms to Indigenous peoples
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) made the apology Wednesday at a ceremony in Victoria, attended by representatives of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples.
Never heard of eastern equine encephalitis? Cases are ‘likely underreported’
Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare but dangerous mosquito-borne virus that has a 30 per cent fatality rate.
Health Canada gives 1 year to remove BVO from drinks. What are the risks?
Brominated vegetable oil has now been banned by Health Canada, but consumers could still see it popping up on ingredient labels for one more year.
Health Canada approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine targeting latest variant
The KP.3 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is dominating in Canada right now, accounting for the majority of the COVID-19 cases in the country.
Plane pull at Edmonton airport raises money, awareness for Hope Air
Hope Air has been around since the 1980s but in the last few years has seen a big increase in demand for flights to help low-income Canadians get to medical appointments.
AI ‘early warning’ system shows promise in preventing hospital deaths, study says
An AI early-warning system that predicts which patients are at risk of deteriorating while in hospital was associated with a decrease in unexpected deaths, a new study says.
Hospital shaving elderly Sikh patient without consent ‘cannot happen again’: WSO
As the investigation unfolds, the Sikh community expressed hope that the patient and his family will receive an explanation and that accountability will follow.