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Drug and vaccine authorizations for COVID-19: List of applications received
Under the interim order, a company could submit an application for a drug or vaccine for use in COVID-19 that: had never been approved in...

COVID-19: Vaccine safety and side effects
Allergic reactions Allergic reactions are rare, but they do happen. Although they can be serious, allergic reactions are treatable. Speak with...

Update on the COVID-19 situation in Canada – May 5, 2023
Update on the COVID-19 situation in Canada – May 5, 2023 Statement May 5, 2023 | Ottawa, ON | Public Health Agency of Canada On May 4, 2023, the...

Health Canada Regulates Chemicals Used to Make Fentanyl
Regulatory change restricts access to precursor chemicals used to manufacture fentanyl November 30, 2016 - Ottawa, ON - Health Canada Canada is...

Reported side effects following COVID-19 vaccination in Canada
This page will next be updated on September 2, 2022 at noon Eastern Time. A total of 87,040,246 vaccine doses have been administered in Canada...

Antibiotics might save a life—but not without a challenge
Share this page New research from Sunnybrook Hospital is evaluating the effects of increased antibiotics use in critical care Antibiotic...

Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer, October 7, 2022
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer, October 7, 2022 Speech October 7 2022 Ottawa (Ontario) Public Health Agency of Canada Bonjour à...

Vaccines for COVID-19: How to get vaccinated
When to consult with your doctor Benefits of vaccination Book an appointment You can book an appointment through your province or...

Avian influenza (bird flu)
Response to detections of avian influenza in Canada The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently responding to cases of H5N1 highly...

COVID-19 epidemiology update Download page in .pdf format
Key COVID-19 updates (Last data update August 12, 2022, 9 am EST) Current situation Figure 1a. Count of cases (latest week) of COVID-19,...