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Health Canada approves Pfizer’s new COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 29, 2023 Source:Health Canada approves Pfizer’s new COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant
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Pfizer applies to FDA for approval of three-dose pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children under five years of age.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 25, 2022 Source:Pfizer says 3 COVID-19 shots protect children under 5
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Rapid Covid-19 antigen tests to be sent to the homes of Ontario’s 2.2 million school children for the Christmas break. And Health Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for 5 to 11 year-olds.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 19, 2021 Source:Ontario to send rapid antigen tests home with all 2.2 million school children for winter breakCanada authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine for kids
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Approval of 3rd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adults by Health Canada makes it official that this is a three-dose series vaccine. #VaccinesWork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 10, 2021 Source:Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for adults authorized in Canada
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Pfizer applied to Health Canada for approval of COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11. It will be independently assessed to determine risk versus benefits as with any other medication. Wait for report before drawing any conclusions.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 19, 2021 Source:Pfizer asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11
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Retracted Canadian study that reported 1/1000 risk of myocarditis from mRNA vaccine weaponized by anti-vaccination websites despite data correction by the authors to 1/25,000. Review system worked to uncover error but damage now done.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 27, 2021 Source:A Canadian COVID-19 study that turned out to be wrong has spread like wildfire among anti-vaxxers
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Pfizer to provide COVID vaccine trial data covering 5 to 11 year-olds to Health Canada for review and authorization. Company press releases are one thing but proper evaluation and scrutiny of the evidence is required.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 21, 2021 Source:Pfizer Canada cites ‘urgency’ in plans to seek authorization for kids’ COVID vaccine
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Moderna vs Pfizer antibody titre study cannot answer if it leads to differences in cellular immunity, protection against variants, duration, risks of transmission or clinical outcomes. Real world data shows they both work equally well. #vaccineswork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 1, 2021 Source:Moderna Makes Twice as Many Antibodies as Pfizer, Study Says Reference:Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Response Following Vaccination With BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273