NACI to recommend AZ vaccine for Canadians over age 65 based on positive real-world results after millions of doses. It has a comparable reduction in the risk of symptomatic disease and hospitalization compared to 18-64 year-olds.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 16, 2021

NACI to recommend AZ vaccine for Canadians over age 65 based on positive real-world results after millions of doses. It has a comparable reduction in the risk of symptomatic disease and hospitalization compared to 18-64 year-olds. Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Canada will recommend AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine for those over 65, documents show

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