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A nurse vaccinates a clinic employee with vaccine against H1N1 ...

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A nurse vaccinates a clinic employee with vaccine against H1N1 ...

Bacteria resistant to some antibiotics have been found in Toronto tap water, a University of Michigan scientist says. An Ontario law has come into effect Monday making it illegal for drivers to use hand-held cellphones, BlackBerrys and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. A cluster of...

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Federal government buying unadjuvanted vaccine from Australia for pregnant ...

News Source: Macleans | about 1 month ago

Canada is importing adjuvant-free H1N1 vaccine from Australia for pregnant women, hoping to be able to offer that product sooner than if it waits for unadjuvanted vaccine from Canada to make it through the licensing process. Health Minister Leona...
200,000 doses of vaccine obtained for pregnant women

News Source: Leader Post Online | about 1 month ago

The federal government has bought H1N1 vaccine from Australia so that pregnant women in Canada can get the shot recommended for them sooner than expected. Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq said Monday that she signed a special order to allow for the...
H1N1 shot to arrive early for pregnant women

News Source: Toronto Star | about 1 month ago

The federal government has bought 200,000 doses of unadjuvanted vaccine from an Australian company so that pregnant women who want to use that version of the shot can get it earlier. "It was prudent that we offer pregnant women earlier access to...
Tories propose tighter parole rules

News Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | about 1 month ago

The H1N1 influenza vaccine is now available across most of Canada to health-care workers and people considered at a higher risk for complications from the respiratory illness. Bacteria resistant to some antibiotics have been found in Toronto tap...
Telus matches Rogers' iPhone price

News Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | about 1 month ago

Ares I-X test rocket is ready for launch Tuesday morning, but weather could scrub the test flight until Wednesday. An Ontario law has come into effect Monday making it illegal for drivers to use hand-held cellphones, BlackBerrys and other electronic...
H1N1 flu shots begin in Ontario

News Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | about 1 month ago

Monday marks the start of H1N1 flu vaccination programs across most of Ontario for a high-risk priority group of people, and officials are urging all others to wait their turn. An Ontario law has come into effect Monday making it illegal for drivers...