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Covid-19, Ontario starts vaccinations for children between 6 months and 5 years old

by Marzio Pelù July 28, 2022August 25, 2023

TORONTO – Today the Province of Ontario opened reservations for anti-Covid vaccines to infants and preschool children: the appointments – for children aged between six months and less than five years – are therefore available through the portal on line of the province https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine and many parents breathed a sigh of relief, like those interviewed by the CBC. Like Sapphire Miller, mother of two children aged 15 months and four: “I am happy to offer my children extra protection,” she said. (more…)

Omicron emphasizes the urgency of vaccinations

by Priscilla Pajdo December 8, 2021August 25, 2023

From the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ontario has reported more than 626,000 confirmed positive cases, the majority of which were non-fatal. Unfortunately, 10,036 fatalities (as of December 8) were attributable to the virus.

Health authorities point out that following the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, the incidence of severe infection and fatalities decreased when higher vaccination rates were achieved among the population. (more…)

Vaccinations for children, Toronto is ready

by Mariella Policheni November 21, 2021August 25, 2023

TORONTO – Now that Health Canada – after a long wait – has approved the first Covid-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 years, the provinces could start as early as this week to offer the first dose. (more…)

Eileen de Villa: “Vaccinations are slow but they will increase again”

by Mariella Policheni July 22, 2021August 25, 2023

TORONTO – While the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Kieran Moore continues to reiterate that the province should reach a vaccination rate of 90% to better protect itself from the Delta variant, Eileen de Villa says she is confident that Toronto will be able to further increase the percentage of those vaccinated against Covid-19. (more…)

It’s GTHA busiest time doing vaccinations as it celebrates Nursing Week

by Muhammad Ali Bukhari May 11, 2021August 25, 2023

National Nurses Week. Thank you nurses. Medical and health care concept. Fighters against viruses and diseases. In honour of the doctors. Celebrated annual in United States. Vector illustration poster

In a regular weekly meeting held yesterday, the 11 largest municipal governments across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area discussed the ongoing response to COVID-19 across the region as they acknowledge the week as the National Nursing Week, for which they expressed gratitude to nurses as they continue to demonstrate courage and professionalism alongside all healthcare workers. (more…)

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Covid-19, Ontario starts vaccinations for children between 6 months and 5 years old

Omicron emphasizes the urgency of vaccinations

Vaccinations for children, Toronto is ready

Eileen de Villa: “Vaccinations are slow but they will increase again”

It’s GTHA busiest time doing vaccinations as it celebrates Nursing Week

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