With the beginning of COVID-19 vaccination in Canada, some are concerned people will prematurely ease up on public health measures before we achieve herd immunity.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 15, 2020

With the beginning of COVID-19 vaccination in Canada, some are concerned people will prematurely ease up on public health measures before we achieve herd immunity. Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Canada administers its first COVID-19 vaccine shots

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