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How the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines compare
The two COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, both use new mRNA technology, but they differ on timing for the second shot, as well as storage and transportation requirements.
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COVID-19 antibodies may disappear quickly, new study finds
A new study out of the U.K. has found COVID-19 antibodies can disappear quickly from people who’ve had the virus, which experts say makes herd immunity unlikely without a vaccine.
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Hunting for coronavirus variants in Canada
A group of scientists are on the hunt for coronavirus variants in Canada. They tell Adrienne Arsenault about what they’ve found and why a Canadian variant of concern isn’t out of the question.
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'Very positive': UK vaccine prompts immune response in
Early results indicate Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine is safe and triggers immune response.
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World's largest randomised drug trial held in the UK
Scientists conduct a trial to see which existing medications could counter COVID-19.
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COVID-19 immunity may only last a few months: research
A new study on COVID-19 immunity has found that people who were asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic had their antibodies diminish within two to three months. Though larger studies are needed, the findings cast doubt on antibody testing...
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Toronto respirologist explains excitement about drug dexamethasone for treating COVID-19 patients
'This drug seems to be effective in the sickest patients,' says Dr. Samir Gupta, but doctors are still waiting to see the details of the study.
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How well will COVID-19 vaccines work in the real world?
Infectious disease specialists answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines including if results from clinical trials will hold up in the real world.
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Toronto respirologist answers questions about a rare disease that may be showing up in some children with COVID-19
Dr. Samir Gupta said some children are showing symptoms of a rare disease that resembles Kawasaki syndrome, but it's not certain that's what they have.
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B.C. biotech company working on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
A Vancouver-based biotech company brought its genetic know-how to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine development. Thomas Madden, president and CEO of Acuitas Therapeutics, explains his company's contribution to the vaccine effort.
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Rare inflammatory illness in children may be linked to COVID-19
Researchers are looking into a possible link between COVID-19 and Kawasaki syndrome, a rare inflammatory disease. A medical expert explains the disease.
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COVID-19 may trigger potentially deadly immune response
Doctors working with COVID-19 patients say the virus may cause a deadly immune response called a cytokine storm in some patients. A team of Canadian scientists are leading research on how it could be treated.
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How do you predict who will be hit hard by COVID-19?
Researchers can't yet say who will be hardest hit by the coronavirus, says infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch, but a person's immune system is key.
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Canada is 'not at the back of the line,' says Moderna co-founder
Noubar Afeyan, co-founder and chairman of Moderna, says Canada is assured vaccine doses in the first batch and discussions to increase orders are ongoing.
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Debunking COVID-19 immunity scams
Misinformation about so-called miracle cures for COVID-19 are spreading online. Can you really buy your way to a better immune system? We ask an expert: UBC professor Bernie Garrett, who studies deception in healthcare, including...
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COVID-19 outbreak leads to fewer organ transplants
Some viable organs have not been recovered from deceased donors in Ontario in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as hospitals in the province postpone non-urgent procedures.
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Chiropractors told to remove posts claiming they can prevent COVID-19
There’s no scientific evidence that chiropractic care can boost the immune system. Regulatory bodies across Canada have had to issue warnings to chiropractors to remove such claims.
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Doctors try antiviral drugs on coronavirus patients
Doctors worldwide are trying various antiviral drugs on coronavirus patients to try to determine an effective treatment for the illness.
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The link between birth date and fighting the flu
Canadian research reveals that the year someone is born can predict which strains of the flu their body can fight.
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What we actually know about the coronavirus
Information about the coronavirus outbreak is spreading fast, but what do we actually know about the illness? CBC News medical contributor and family physician Dr. Peter Lin breaks down the facts about what it is, where it came from, how...
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Can you train your body to withstand allergies?
How to train your immune system to chill out when it sees pollen #seasonalallergies
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How early can you get your child vaccinated against the measles virus?
Measles cases in B.C. remain low, with just five confirmed cases — all of them travel-related. But elsewhere, the numbers are exploding. Experts warn of further spread due to low vaccination rates. CBC's medical columnist, Dr. Melissa...
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How early can you get your child vaccinated against measles?
Measles cases in B.C. remain low, with just five confirmed cases — all of them travel-related. But elsewhere, the numbers are exploding. Experts warn of further spread due to low vaccination rates. CBC's medical columnist, Dr. Melissa...
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New Haven’s Chappy the Seal treated for pneumonia at Mystic Aquarium
The young pup’s immune system is showing signs of weakness, making him more prone to infections, staff said.