Public Health Agency of Canada

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    COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Survey (CVCS)

    The COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Survey (CVCS) targets all Canadian adults living in the 10 provinces and the capital cities of the 3 territories, except those who live: in institutions or collective dwellings; on-reserve. The purpose of the survey is to measure COVID-19 vaccination coverage in...
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    Quick reference guide on use of COVID-19 vaccines

    This document also discusses an approach to managing COVID-19 vaccines that are administered in a manner that differs from the recommendations of the manufacturer as authorized by Health Canada and/or the recommendations for use by National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). These are...
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    Recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccines (2021-09-28)

    This evergreen document will be updated as COVID-19 vaccines are authorized and become available for use in Canada, and as evidence on these vaccines and COVID-19 evolves. This table summarizes the latest changes to this current version. Please refer to the Table of updates for a full list of...
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    Rapid COVID-19 tests: Handout for pharmacies

    As businesses safely reopen and vaccination rates increase, continuing to test and screen for COVID-19 can help prevent outbreaks, maintain safe workplaces and keep the economy running.
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    Testing for COVID-19 in vaccinated populations

    This report presents evidence-informed recommendations for testing a vaccinated population and vaccinated individuals.
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    Recommendation on the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in adolescents 12 to 17 years of age

    The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are mRNA vaccines that were initially authorized by Health Canada for use in individuals 16 and 18 years of age and older, respectively, in December 2020. On May 5, 2021, Health Canada expanded the Interim Order authorization for the...
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    Post COVID-19 condition

    When people still show symptoms of COVID-19 for weeks or months after their initial recovery, it’s called post COVID-19 condition. It’s also known as long COVID. Post COVID-19 condition may occur in some people after infection.
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    Workplace screening success stories

    The government of Canada is providing access to COVID-19 Rapid Tests. To find out how your workplace can order free rapid tests visit Canada.ca/covid-workplace-testing.
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    COVID-19: Effectiveness and benefits of vaccination

    Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect our families, communities and ourselves against COVID-19. Evidence indicates that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19, including against Alpha and Delta variants of concern....
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    Adjusting public health measures in the context of COVID-19 vaccination

    As COVID-19 continues to circulate in Canada and more people are getting vaccinated, different public health measures (PHMs) may be required, based on the level of transmission and other key indicators outlined below. This interim guidance provides considerations for adjusting PHMs in the context...
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    COVID-19 for heath professionals: Post COVID-19 condition

    The World Health Organization (WHO) refers to symptoms lasting for weeks or months after a COVID-19 infection as post COVID-19 condition. Some studies have reported later symptoms in patients with a severe COVID-19 infection. For example, those who were hospitalized or needed intensive care...
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    COVID-19: Recommendations for those vaccinated with vaccines not authorized by Health Canada for those staying in Canada to live, work or study

    The Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) COVID-19 immunization recommendations for individuals previously vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines not authorized by Health Canada is intended to support local, territorial, and provincial, decision-making by public health departments and health care...
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    National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) rapid response: Additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine in immunocompromised individuals following 1...

    The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is an External Advisory Body that provides the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) with independent, ongoing and timely medical, scientific, and public health advice in response to questions from PHAC relating to immunization. This...
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