Healthcare Professionals – Vaccine News
- The latest in the COVID-19 vaccine race - Gavi
- Pfizer wants to expand human trials of coronavirus vaccine to thousands of people by September, CEO says
- Director Of The COVID-19 Vaccine Research Team Explains The Process & What's To Come
- Vaccines without needles – new shelf-stable film could revolutionize how medicines are distributed worldwide
- COVID-19 vaccine research takes on new urgency
- To develop a coronavirus vaccine, synthetic biologists try to outdo nature
- WHO convenes meeting of scientists to discuss COVID-19 research
- Shingles vaccine may also reduce stroke risk
- ‘Against all odds’: The inside story of how scientists across three continents produced an Ebola vaccine
- Valneva Expands its Commercial Operations with the Opening of its French Commercial Office
Upcoming Events
January 5, 2021
Online
This extraordinary virtual meeting for the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) will be held on Tuesday 05 January 2021 to propose recommendations to WHO on the use of COVID-19 vaccine(s).
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March 3, 2021
Online
World Hearing Day 2021 marks the launch of the World Report on Hearing, presenting a global call for action to address hearing loss and ear diseases across the life course. The theme of the World Hearing Day is: ”Hearing care for ALL! Screen. Rehabilitate. Communicate”. The World Hearing Day 2021 and the World Report on Hearing present a global call for action to address hearing loss and ear diseases across the life course.
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May 2021
Worldwide
The natural world is a beautiful place, and not always the friendliest place around. Could be why we spent thousands of years making it so we didn't have to go outside. One such danger is Lyme Disease, and for those who spend time out in the wild (especially campers and hunters) it's a danger they face every time they get an unwanted passenger in the form of a tick. Lyme Disease Awareness Month reminds us to be vigilant, and to spread awareness to help save lives.
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May 3-5, 2021
Online
IPAC Canada is a multidisciplinary member-based association committed to public wellness and safety by advocating for best practices in infection prevention and control in all settings.
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May 10 -16, 2021
Canada
The National Nursing Week annual celebrations take place from the Monday to the Sunday of the same week as Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. Theme: the theme for 2021 has not yet been determined. CNA will announce the details at a later date.
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April 25-30, 2021
Online
Mark your calendars, warm up your comfy chair and upgrade your internet - the AMMI Canada-CACMID Annual Conference is going VIRTUAL! The AMMI Canada–CACMID Annual Conference is the premiere national meeting in infectious diseases and diagnostic microbiology. The AMMI Canada-CACMID Annual Conference will be taking place in 2021 virtually April 25 to 30. Using the latest virtual conference technology, we will be bringing the education and networking to you. We look forward to “seeing” you in the Spring!
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June 22-25, 2021
Online
Join us Tuesday, June 22 to Friday, June 25, 2021 and experience the same great content, top notch research, and some novel networking activities, all from the comfort of your home/office. The daily schedule will accommodate all time zones and you don't have to miss any concurrent presentations because they will be available on-demand after the conference. Who should attend? Paediatricians, Family physicians, Nurses and nurse practitioners, Health professionals. Stay tuned - more details coming soon!
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