Jan 20, 2024, at 04:55 am
Toronto/IBNS: One lot of Pediatrix Acetaminophen Oral Solution, the children’s liquid pain medicine produced by the Drugmaker Teva Canada Ltd. is reportedly being recalled as the product testing revealed that it contained too much acetaminophen, posing an overdose risk.
Health Canada expects increase in COVID-19 cases, reviews 3 new vaccines
Aug 30, 2023, at 04:59 am
Toronto/IBNS: With signs of the COVID-19 caseload poised to grow in the weeks ahead, three new vaccines are being reviewed by Health Canadadesigned to specifically target the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant now in widespread circulation.
Canada to issue new warning labels such as 'poison in every puff' on cigarette packs
Aug 02, 2023, at 02:51 am
Toronto/IBNS: Warning labels on individual cigarettes required by Health Canada regulations are set to come into effect on Tuesday.
Canada authorises use of Pfizer/BioNTech anti-Covid vaccine booster
Oct 08, 2022, at 08:32 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Health Canada Friday authorised the use of a Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster targeting Omicron sub variants.
Canada adds another weapon against Covid19
Oct 08, 2022, at 05:11 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Health Canada Friday authorized the use of a Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster targeting Omicron sub variants.
Health Canada approves Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for Omicron variant
Sep 03, 2022, at 05:03 am
Toronto/IBNS: Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron variant has been formally approved by Health Canada.
Early rollout of Pfizer's new pill 'Paxlovid' can control Omicron surge: Canada's health experts
Jan 19, 2022, at 05:15 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's health experts are optimistic that an early rollout of the approved Paxlovid, Pfizer’s new pill for the treatment of COVID-19, can help control the surge of Omicron.
Mixing COVID-19 vaccine doses can increase chance of reactions, says study
May 14, 2021, at 02:24 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Early results from a United Kingdom (U.K.) study, which is being watched closely by health officials in Canada and beyond has indicated that mixing different types of COVID-19 vaccines for two doses can increase the chance of someone having mild or moderate reactions like fatigue, headache or a fever.
Canadian officials to study alternative COVID-19 vaccines amid AstraZeneca's rare side effects
May 12, 2021, at 05:34 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Considering the rare side effects of AstraZeneca vaccines, Canadian health officials are now studying mixing various COVID-19 shots.
Health Canada approves Pfizer vaccine in adolescents in ages 12 to 15
May 06, 2021, at 04:50 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Health Canada Wednesday approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in adolescents in ages 12 to 15 after Canadian Health regulators reviewed clinical trial data submitted by the New York-based company last month.