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Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids?
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids?
It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for — a vaccine for COVID-19 is ready. We can finally look forward to the end of quarantine, and the end of the pandemic.  No one is happier for…

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Will life go back to normal after we get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Will life go back to normal after we get the COVID-19 vaccine?
With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out across Canada, life after the pandemic is becoming more imaginable. It’s a major victory for the scientific community, and for everyday Canadians. But, the vaccine is only one piece of…

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What we know so far about COVID-19 vaccines and immunity
What we know so far about COVID-19 vaccines and immunity
The COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to people across the country in the coming months. Since COVID-19 is a new virus, some questions about how the vaccine works are still being answered by the scientific community. Here’s what…

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What is the COVID-19 vaccine?
What is the COVID-19 vaccine?
There are a few common terms that are used when people talk about the COVID-19 vaccine. You may have heard: 1. Vaccine  Vaccines typically contain a part of a virus, bacteria, or disease-causing organism…

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How to get the flu shot during COVID-19
How to get the flu shot during COVID-19
Usually, the seasonal flu is the most of our health worries come fall and wintertime. This year is different. It’s more important than ever that Canadians get their flu shot. But where should you go for a flu…

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Cold, flu, allergies, or COVID-19: how to tell the difference
Cold, flu, allergies, or COVID-19: how to tell the difference
With COVID-19 hitting at both the end of cold and flu season and the start of allergy season, it can be difficult to know what your symptoms are telling you. While there’s a lot we don’t yet know…

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Is Canada entering the second wave of COVID-19?
Is Canada entering the second wave of COVID-19?
New cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Canada. This has led to lots of speculation about whether or not Canada is entering a second wave.  We definitely need to continue exercising caution. Public health…

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How will COVID-19 end?
How will COVID-19 end?
After seven months of living with COVID-19, a natural question on everyone’s minds is “When will life go back to normal?”. Researchers worldwide have been working around the clock to develop a vaccine, while everyday socializing — from…

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What to expect as Canada reopens — some helpful advice for navigating the new norm
What to expect as Canada reopens — some helpful advice for navigating the new norm
With the arrival of summer, many of us are feeling cooped up at home. The temptation is strong to head outside, get a fresh haircut, and enjoy socializing on a patio. Now that provincial governments are rolling out…

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What Canadians should know about a second wave of COVID-19
What Canadians should know about a second wave of COVID-19
We’re not going back to normal anytime soon. It looks like we’re stuck with COVID-19 until we can develop a working vaccine (and get it out to everyone). No one wants to stay inside forever, but…

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