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Napanee –Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) supports and confirms ‘mixing mRNA vaccines’ or vaccine interchangeability is safe and effective. Moderna and Pfizer are both mRNA vaccines that work in the same way and are considered interchangeable.
“I feel hopeful in being part of the solution to put an end to this pandemic,” said Dr. Hugh Guan, Associate Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health. “Being...
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Kingston —The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s June meeting will be hosted by virtual conference.
Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Time: 1:00 p.m.
A copy of the Board agenda is attached. Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items, are available upon request. --30—

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Kingston – KFL&A Public Health is reporting that Ontario’s Pfizer vaccine delivery that was expected on Monday, June 21 has been delayed by two to three days. As a result of the Pfizer vaccine delay, any youth aged 12 to 17 years that have clinic appointments on Tuesday June 22, Wednesday June 23, and possibly Thursday June 24, 2021, will by contacted by KFL&A Public Health and rebooked to another clinic later in the week.
We encourage all individuals...
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KFL&A Public Health is expecting to receive a steady supply of mRNA vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) over the coming weeks. These vaccines will help ensure that individuals who are eligible for a first or second dose can book an appointment as soon as possible.
As KFL&A Public Health will be receiving both mRNA vaccine brands, either of these vaccines may be offered at community COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Pfizer and Moderna are mRNA vaccines that teach our body to make...
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The KFL&A Board of Health is extremely proud that Dr. Kieran Moore has been selected as Ontario’s new Chief Medical Officer of Health (pending approval by the Provincial Legislature). We want to congratulate and thank Dr. Moore for everything he has done for the communities of Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington. We are deeply grateful to have had his guidance, tireless service, and unwavering leadership during this pandemic, and throughout his 10-year career...
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