No flu or COVID-19 vaccines for medical clinics as Alberta’s fall immunization launch nears

Published by: CBC News
Published on: October 4, 2024
By Jennifer Lee

Family doctors and nurse practitioners have been told they will not be receiving deliveries of flu or COVID-19 vaccines in time for the fall immunization program launch later this month. And it is unclear if they will get any at all.

In addition to AHS public health clinics and pharmacies, community medical clinics can administer publicly funded vaccines, including those that protect against COVID and influenza.

But shipments of vaccines — to these clinics — have stopped, jeopardizing their participation in the fall immunization campaign.

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Fallout ensues after the closure of long-COVID outpatient program

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Alberta

Fallout ensues after the closure of long-COVID outpatient program

Published August 15, 2024

Published by: Global News
Published on: August 15, 2024
By Justin Sibbet

Those suffering from long-COVID in Alberta are fighting back after the government informed them the Long-COVID Inter-Professional Outpatient Program was ending.

For some, COVID feels like a distant memory, a time when the world seemed to stop as everyone navigated the pandemic. Yet for many, it’s not in the rearview mirror, it’s still an ever-present reality and daily fight.

Jennifer Hare has had long-COVID for three years.

“Literally, my entire life is planned whereas before, I was a normal human being,” said Hare.

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Alberta

Alberta shuts down long-COVID program

Published August 9, 2024

Published by: Edmonton Journal
Published on: August 9, 2024
By Matthew Black

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is closing down its long-COVID outpatient program that had been operating since 2021.

In a letter to patients dated Aug. 8, AHS says the program has concluded.

“Your health and well-being remain a priority, and we are committed to ensuring you receive support during the transition,” it reads.

“We understand that this change might be challenging for some and thank you for your understanding and co-operation during this transition period.”

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