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- 10/24/2021
Case report: Tick talk
The child's mother said she found a tick and removed it forcibly without any regard for technique. All seemed well. Then, a week later, this rash developed on the site of the bite. - 10/24/2021
Moderna says its low dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11
Moderna hasn't yet gotten the nod to offer its vaccine to teens but is studying lower doses in younger children while it waits. - 10/24/2021
OMA releases action plan to tackle problems specific to healthcare in northern Ontario
The plan's 12 recommendations cover action items tackling a wide variety of issues specific to the region. - 10/24/2021
Merck asks EU regulator to authorize pill that treats COVID
Earlier this month, Merck asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to OK molnupiravir, and a decision is expected within weeks. - 10/21/2021
Trans healthcare on Ontario agenda with NDP bill
The bill calls on the health minister to quickly convene a gender-affirming committee to improve access to and expand coverage of procedures to help a person align their appearance with their gender identity. - 10/21/2021
Canada considers what to do with millions of unused COVID-19 vaccine doses
Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says provincial and federal governments are working to figure out how many doses will be needed in Canada so that everyone can be fully vaccinated, and get a booster if they need one. - 10/21/2021
People with allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine can still get second dose: NACI
For those who had a severe reaction to an mRNA vaccine, studies show the reaction often is not repeated with the second dose.