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New report shows low respiratory vaccine rate in Canada as kids head back to the classroom

With kids getting ready to head back to the classroom, doctors are warning parents to expect more respiratory viruses circulating in the weeks ahead. That message comes as a new report shows vaccination numbers were below 50 per cent last year.

New report shows low respiratory vaccine rate in Canada as kids head back to the classroom

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With kids getting ready to head back to the classroom, doctors are warning parents to expect more respiratory viruses circulating in the weeks ahead.

Ontario Public Health data shows positivity rates for Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV remain low […]

That message comes as a new report shows vaccination numbers were below 50 per cent last year.

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With kids getting ready to head back to the classroom, doctors are warning parents to expect more respiratory viruses circulating in the weeks ahead. That message comes as a new report shows vaccination numbers were below 50 per cent last year. Ontario Public Health data shows positivity rates for Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV remain low […]

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