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“#The J&J vaccine is approved in Canada. What do we know about it?” Vaxx Populi: It’s a single-dose vaccine with standard refrigeration requirements and a 65 per cent efficacy at preventing moderate-to-severe infection First, let’s sort out the nomenclature. The COVID-19 vaccine Ad26.COV2.S is technically the Janssen vaccine, as that’s the name of the division…
“#Israel is the world leader in vaccinations. What can Canada learn from them?” As of Feb. 23, Israel had given at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to more than 70 per cent of its adult population. That unequalled pace means that Israel has become the real-world test case of the effect of vaccines on…
“#Rapid tests for COVID-19 are crucial for Canada’s pandemic recovery, say experts” “If people want to keep things open, the only way to safely do that… is to do regular testing” On Feb. 24, the Greater Toronto Airport Authority announced a 10-week rapid-test study of volunteers from among airport workers and passengers at Pearson Airport….
“#Is it possible to mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccines?” Vaxx Populi: Some scientists think using different types of vaccines might confer more protection against variants of concern. A study could provide the evidence. “I think we’re having a global science lesson,” says Dr. Alan Bernstein, CEO of CIFAR, a Toronto-based global research organization. The pandemic has “made…
“#More COVID vaccines are coming to Canada. Who will get them first?” Vaxx Populi: Seniors who don’t live in long-term care have largely gone unvaccinated in Canada, thanks to disruptions in vaccine shipments. Where are they in the queue now? The one constant in this pandemic is that nothing stays the same. And that applies…
“#COVID variants: What is Canada doing to hold them at bay?” Case counts are falling, and provinces have begun opening up. But experts warn that more contagious strains like B.1.1.7 could soon dominate and lead to another huge spike. During this pandemic, public health officials and experts have developed reputations for being very deliberate in…
“#Can two people who’ve been vaccinated hug each other?” Vaxx Populi: Theoretically, the answer to the question should be a qualified yes, but new information—especially about the new variants—have experts counselling caution “Can I hug my mom if we’re both vaccinated?” It’s one of the most common questions that Dr. Tara Moriarty gets during the…
“#Novavax’s vaccine will be produced in Canada. What do we know about it?” Vaxx Populi: Trials are ongoing, which allow a window into how well Novavax’s vaccine stands up to emerging variants of COVID-19 On Feb. 2, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will start producing COVID-19 vaccines. “We’ve signed a memorandum of understanding…
“#AstraZeneca is likely the next COVID vaccine coming to Canada. What do we know about it?” Vaxx Populi: It’s relatively cheap to make and easy to store. But getting timely deliveries of this vaccine may be a problem. A few hours after the European Union authorized the AstraZeneca/Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, Jan. 29,…
“#Should I be wearing two masks?” With the arrival of new, more contagious variants of COVID-19 in Canada, experts are recommending an upgrade in the quality—and quantity—of our face coverings Look at photos of President Joe Biden and you’ll notice he often wears two masks: a light cloth or paper one over a heavy-duty N95…