1/5 The development and approval of a #COVID19 vaccine for Canadians will build on the existing strengths and experience of Canada’s vaccine research and safety review process.
2/5 Thanks to decades of research in vaccine development, and advances in technology over the last 20 years, organizations in Canada and around the world are able to expedite the vaccine development process for #COVID19.
3/5 To do that without compromising safety, @GovCanHealth has given #COVID19 vaccine (or vaccines) top priority at #PHAC and #HealthCanada will dedicate additional scientists to assist with the review and approval process.
4/5 Canada will work collaboratively with international partners to review the safety and efficacy of vaccine(s). Candidate vaccines for #COVID19 prevention and control must be tested extensively among many 1000s of volunteers...
5/5 and must meet our usual high standards for safety and efficacy in order for approval for use in Canada. As always, even after a vaccine is approved for use, there will be ongoing monitoring of safety & effectiveness in the population.
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