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Eager parents crash vaccine-booking system – Winnipeg Free Press
A sense of relief and happiness washed over Trisha Klassen as she confirmed vaccination appointments for her two young boys after waiting months for the chance to offer them protection against COVID-19.
Klassen was one of more than 15,000 parents and guardians in Manitoba who reserved COVID-19 vaccine appointments for kids between the ages of five and 11 when bookings opened Monday at 6 a.m.
“It’s just the relief that we’re on the road, we’re on the way, there’s hope, and the appointments are booked,” she said. “I think a great thing, too, is that there are so many parents who are asking questions, that are trying to do this, and that they see the benefit to it, as well.”
Like thousands of others, Klassen was in front of her computer before 6 a.m, waiting and ready to secure the earliest-available appointments for her five- and 10-year-old children.
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Jeff and Trisha Klassen and their sons Kajus, 5, and Otto, 10, who registered Monday to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Jeff and Trisha Klassen and their sons Kajus, 5, and Otto, 10, who registered Monday to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
However, as soon as the online booking portal opened, the system crashed under the demand and was offline for about 30 minutes before it started to accept reservations.
Meanwhile, people calling into the province’s vaccine hotline were told their wait time would be two minutes, only to be placed on hold for nearly an hour. A provincial spokesperson said the longest callback time Monday was about two hours.
“It was frustrating because I thought it would have been anticipated that this would happen,” said parent Lindsay McDonald. “We’ve been waiting months, and for the system to be in place but not able to handle the volume was frustrating.”
However, with some persistence, but not without a bit of stress, McDonald was thrilled and relieved to book a time for her five-year-old son Jack Saturday at the vaccination clinic inside RBC Convention Centre.
“It’s just the relief that we’re on the road, we’re on the way, there’s hope, and the appointments are booked.”
— Trisha Klassen
She said the day is a significant step toward protecting her two-year-old toddler, who is not eligible for a shot, and ensuring Jack can continue to attend kindergarten uninterrupted.
“I’m so excited to take him myself and be there for what feels like such a momentous occasion,” McDonald said. “I’m looking forward to going on Saturday and seeing happy, relieved parents who feel the same way I do.”
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Dr. Joss Reimer. (Kevin King / Pool)
Provincial vaccine task force lead Dr. Joss Reimer said the first pediatric doses will be administered Thursday.
Approximately 126,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are expected to arrive Tuesday and will be distributed across the province within a week. The Manitoba government estimates there are 125,000 kids between the ages of five and 11.
Pharmacists and physicians, meanwhile, have ordered 30,000 doses that are expected to be delivered between Thursday and Monday; the province’s vaccine finder map will be updated soon to show locations with pediatric doses.
Reimer said she’s “extremely encouraged” by the number of families who have so far booked appointments.
“That’s just wonderful to hear that more than 10 per cent of this whole population was already booked by the first half-day that they were able to book,” Reimer said. “Having so many people wanting to book at the same time is a problem that we’re really happy to have.”
“Having so many people wanting to book at the same time is a problem that we’re really happy to have.”
— Provincial vaccine task force lead Dr. Joss Reimer
Reimer encouraged parents and caregivers to talk to their health-care providers or review information provided by the government if they have questions about the vaccines and the risk of COVID-19 for kids.
“The benefits really do outweigh the risks,” she said. “So the decision to vaccinate a child provides more protection and fewer risks than the decision not to vaccinate a child.”
Meanwhile, she offered reassurances to rural and northern Manitobans that pediatric doses will be in their communities soon.
Reimer said each health region will be running pop-up clinics, with some opening later this week, and more information will be available in the coming days.
As of Monday, pediatric appointments were being offered only at provincial clinics in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Morden, Steinbach, Brandon, Dauphin and Thompson. Reimer said the province would also add more appointments in Steinbach after demand exceeded expectations.
“I would encourage parents in that area to check back because we do intend to adjust the appointments that are available depending on demand,” she said.
As for the Klassen family, as they await their turn at the clinic, their focus will turn to planning a fun and painless vaccination day for the kids. Klassen said she’s been talking about immunization regularly with her young ones and will likely celebrate the long-awaited occasion with some treats.
She hopes staff and volunteers at the clinic will also be allotted enough time to connect meaningfully with the children as they roll up their sleeves.
“They’re going to have a wide range of kids that are going to come in who are excited to do it, and then there’s kids that are nervous and there are kids who do not want to do it,” she said. “It’s going to take extra time and I know they’ve been running this for a while and they have a system, but you never know with kids.
“They’re going to need to be prepared.”
danielle.dasilva@freepress.mb.ca
Health
CFIA continues surveillance for HPAI in cattle, while sticking with original name for disease – RealAgriculture
The Canada Food Inspection Agency will continue to refer to highly pathogenic avian influenza in cattle as HPAI in cattle, and not refer to it as bovine influenza A virus (BIAV), as suggested by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners earlier this month.
Dr. Martin Appelt, senior director for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, in the interview below, says at this time Canada will stick with “HPAI in cattle” when referencing the disease that’s been confirmed in dairy cattle in multiple states in the U.S.
The CFIA’s naming policy is consistent with the agency’s U.S. counterparts’, as the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has also said it will continue referring to it as HPAI or H5N1.
Appelt explains how the CFIA is learning from the U.S. experience to-date, and how it is working with veterinarians across Canada to stay vigilant for signs of the disease in dairy and beef cattle.
As of April 19, there has not been a confirmed case of HPAI in cattle in Canada. Appelt says it’s too soon to say if an eventual positive case will significantly restrict animal movement, as is the case with positive poultry cases.
This is a major concern for the cattle industry, as beef cattle especially move north and south across the U.S. border by the thousands. Appelt says that CFIA will address an infection in each species differently in conjunction with how the disease is spread and the threat to neighbouring farms or livestock.
Currently, provincial dairy organizations have advised producers to postpone any non-essential tours of dairy barns, as a precaution, in addition to other biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of cattle contracting HPAI.
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Toronto reports 2 more measles cases. Use our tool to check the spread in Canada – Toronto Star
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By the third week of March, the country had already recorded more than three times the number of cases as all of last year. Canada had just 12 cases of measles in 2023, up from three in 2022.
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Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on: Apr 18, 2024
April is Cancer Awareness Month
As we recognize Cancer Awareness Month, we stand together to raise awareness, support those affected, advocate for prevention, early detection, and continued research towards a cure. Cancer is the leading cause of death for Métis women and the second leading cause of death for Métis men. The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation Within Alberta is working hard to ensure that available supports for Métis Citizens battling cancer are culturally appropriate, comprehensive, and accessible by Métis Albertans at all stages of their cancer journey.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis, whether for yourself or a loved one, can feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of where to turn for support. In June, our government will be launching the Cancer Supports and Navigation Program which will further support Métis Albertans and their families experiencing cancer by connecting them to OMG-specific cancer resources, external resources, and providing navigation support through the health care system. This program will also include Métis-specific peer support groups for those affected by cancer.
With funding from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) we have also developed the Métis Cancer Care Course to ensure that Métis Albertans have access to culturally safe and appropriate cancer services. This course is available to cancer care professionals across the country and provides an overview of who Métis people are, our culture, our approaches to health and wellbeing, our experiences with cancer care, and our cancer journey.
Together, we can make a difference in the fight against cancer and ensure equitable access to culturally safe and appropriate care for all Métis Albertans. Please click on the links below to learn more about the supports available for Métis Albertans, including our Compassionate Care: Cancer Transportation program.
I wish you all good health and happiness!
Bobbi Paul-Alook
Secretary of Health & Seniors
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