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New public health orders came into effect today that see further restrictions for Manitobans who are not fully vaccinated. Vaccination is the single-best, long-term solution to prevent further lockdowns and help keep our health care system available for everyone who needs it. 1/5
Anyone who is waiting for the proof of vaccination requirement to end, please consider the consequences of waiting. #COVID19 is not going away. 2/5
You are more likely to get severely sick from COVID if you are not vaccinated, than if you are vaccinated. 3/5
An old question that I’m still hearing is if it’s true that the vaccines can't affect your DNA. This is entirely true – mRNA vaccines cannot alter your DNA. (1/8)
The best way to think of mRNA is as instructions for our body. Our body produces mRNA all the time - this is how our body provides instructions to cells on how to produce many different proteins normally. (2/8)
In this case, rather than our body making mRNA, the vaccine provides it, but it gets read and managed the same way as always. (3/8)
Manitoba has very recently been advised that Pfizer shipments will slow down into early July. Very few Pfizer appointments are expected to be available in the weeks ahead. (1/5)
The good news is that there are thousands of first and second-dose Moderna appointments available next week and in the future. bit.ly/34LsUfg (2/5)
If you're 18+, don't wait for Pfizer for your 2nd shot when you're eligible - book a Moderna appointment. Pfizer and Moderna are both safe, effective and interchangeable. (3/5)
Happy to provide an update for those wondering about AstraZeneca: If you got a first shot of AZ, your second dose will be an mRNA vaccine – either Pfizer or Moderna. (1/7)
This decision is being made now that our supply of mRNA is strong and after results from a Spanish study showed people who had a second dose of an mRNA vaccine, after AstraZeneca, had a good immune response. (2/7)
We can make this change, knowing that switching products will still offer a good effectiveness against #Covid19MB while also reducing any rare risks of side effects from AZ. (3/7)
Here is a summary of the Spanish trial used to determine #COVID19MB vaccine strategy recommending mRNA as 2nd dose for those receiving AZ first time.
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663 ppl selected to receive Pfizer or no vaccine after AZ 1st dose. Antibody response w Pfizer 150x ⬆️, no response in control group.
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Antibody levels with 2nd dose Pfizer and 1st dose AZ similar or higher than both doses same vaccine.
Antibodies tested for their neutralizing effect on COVID and success!
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Antibodies tested for their neutralizing effect on COVID and success!
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As of today, we have delivered 10 million #COVID19 vaccines across Canada! Here’s how we’re working with provinces and territories to protect communities: 
In Newfoundland, 129,060 vaccines have been delivered and 69,851 doses have been administered across the province. More info on Getting the Shot: gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vacci…
In PEI, we’ve delivered 39,585 vaccines and they have administered 25,153 doses. Islanders can learn more here: princeedwardisland.ca/en/information…
