In preparation for future pandemic and seasonal flu seasons, the federal government announced Friday it has signed a new deal with GlaxoSmithKline for…
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced a four-year pact to produce and deliver pandemic influenza vaccines for Canadians, with five one-year options to follow.
Duclos said the deal includes an option to procure 80 million doses of influenza vaccine if a pandemic occurs and a minimum of four million doses annually to be used in publicly funded vaccination programs. “By using domestic production right here in Canada, we can ensure Canada’s supply is not jeopardized by border closures, trade disruptions, transportation issues or shipping delays,” Duclos said. Due to confidentiality, Duclos said he could not discuss dollar figures attached to the contract.
He took advantage of Friday’s announcement to emphasize the importance of getting a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine. Canada had a high uptake for first and second doses but is behind all other G7 countries, with the exception of the United States, when it comes to a third dose.Article content
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