Health Canada has completed its onsite inspection of the Emergent BioSolutions facility in Baltimore, Maryland. The European Medicines Agency and South African Health Products Regulatory Authority also participated in this inspection remotely. All three regulators found the facility to be compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices. Health Canada’s compliant rating means that Janssen Inc. will be able … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) issued a statement: “This week is National Addictions Awareness Week. As the first federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, I am committed to working with partners to enhance supports for those struggling with addictions and to reduce the … Read more
Health Canada authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine in children 5 to 11 years of age. This is the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized in Canada for use in this age group. The Department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between 5 and 11 years of age outweigh the risks. Health … Read more
Health Canada received a submission from Moderna seeking authorization for the use of its Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine in children 6 to 11 years of age. As with all COVID-19 vaccines, the Department will prioritize the review of this submission, while maintaining its high scientific standards for safety, efficacy and quality. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983.
Health Canada has authorized the use of the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine as a booster shot. The booster is authorized for adults 18 years of age and older, to be used at least six months after an individual has completed their primary vaccine series. The Spikevax COVID-19 booster is a half dose of the regular vaccine (50 … Read more
Health Canada has authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine as a booster shot. The booster is authorized for adults 18 years of age and older, to be used at least six months after an individual has completed their primary vaccine series. The Comirnaty COVID-19 booster is a full dose of the regular vaccine (30 mcg). The full release … Read more
Health Canada received a submission from Pfizer-BioNTech seeking an authorization for the use of its Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine in children five to 11 years of age. As with all COVID-19 vaccines, the Department will prioritize the review of this submission, while maintaining its high scientific standards for safety, efficacy and quality. This is the first submission … Read more
Health Canada has received concerning reports of the use of veterinary ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19. Canadians should never consume health products intended for animals because of the potential serious health dangers posed by them. Health Canada is advising Canadians not to use either the veterinary or human drug versions of Ivermectin to prevent or … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced that more than 2000 local pharmacies have registered to distribute rapid antigen tests to small and medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations – this includes independent pharmacies, Rexall, Sobeys and Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. The Government of Canada is providing free rapid … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced an agreement to provide the Northwest Territories with more than $3.1 million for Safe Long-term Care, including the procurement of additional mobile equipment and resident transfer and handling devices, as well as the hiring of an Infection Prevention and Control coordinator. Additional practical nurses and residential care aides have also been hired to meet increased … Read more
