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- 12/6/2022
Most unused COVID-19 vaccines will expire at the end of the year: auditor general
The government knew that by signing advanced purchase agreements with a number of pharmaceutical companies there was a risk it may end up buying more COVID-19 vaccines than Canadians needed. - 12/6/2022
Key details of BC's new Physician Master Agreement
A historic vote included saw ballots cast from 5,591 members. - 12/5/2022
B.C. to start public push to get more kids vaccinated against flu as cases climb
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said after two years of low rates of flu, mostly due to travel restrictions, the province is seeing a "dramatic increase'' in illness and it arrived sooner than normal. - 12/5/2022
Doctors say flu starting to hit adults as hospitalization rates of seniors climb
Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch says he's already seeing more seniors with flu as in-patients at Toronto General Hospital. - 12/5/2022
Alberta to bring in another five million bottles of children's pain medication
Health Canada has distributed the children's Tylenol to retailers and has also sent children's ibuprofen—commonly known as Advil—to hospitals. - 12/5/2022
Speaking up to prevent workplace injuries
Pharmacy technician Judy Turner knows first-hand how crucial it is to educate yourself and your employer about workplace injuries that impact health. - 12/5/2022
Nova Scotia will cover online mental health coaching for all residents
The online program, called Tranquility, offers weekly one-on-one virtual coaching alongside cognitive behavioural therapy resources. - 12/4/2022
Canadian Red Cross to help CHEO amid surge in respiratory illnesses in children
Red Cross spokesperson Leianne Musselman said the organization will provide "small teams'' to support hospital staff and allow them to focus on clinical tasks. - 12/4/2022
Ottawa calls for project proposals that help internationally trained health workers
The federal government is set to put $90 million toward such projects. - 12/4/2022
N.L. children's hospital cancels some surgeries amid surge in respiratory illness
Eastern Health says patients affected by the cancellations will be contacted directly and appointments for surgery will be rescheduled for a later date.