The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are being administered across Canada to priority groups.
We spoke to pharmacist and drug expert professor Kelly Grindrod to answer some commonly asked questions about getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
How long do the vaccines protect against COVID-19?
This month, Andrea Edginton (BSc and PhD, University of Guelph) begins her term as Hallman Director of the School of Pharmacy.Â
Urooj Advani, Rx2020, shares experiences from her rotation in Sioux Lookout
Over 100 people from across Canada joined À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Pharmacy to celebrate Dr. David Edwards nine years as Hallman Director. Attendees of the virtual event ranged from faculty, staff and colleagues at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, to students, alumni and members of the pharmacy community from the east to west coast.
The KW Legacy Leaders group supports awards at the School of Pharmacy and other academic institutions across Canada. Above: Vince Denomme, Will Schill, Maria Anton (pharmacy student award recipient), Cathy Schill and Mike Denomme. Photo taken in 2019.
Giving Tuesday is a global philanthropic event, and today the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is raising funds for numerous initiatives. At À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Pharmacy, Hallman Director David Edwards is personally matching donations to the Women in Pharmacy Leadership fund, up to a maximum of $5,000.
The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Nanotechnology recognizes 16 research leaders across campus. This year’s recipients include Emmanuel Ho (left) and Shawn Wettig (right)
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s School of Pharmacy partners with AirMatrix to trial medication delivery by automated drones. Photo provided by AirMatrix.
COVID-19 has changed the daily workflow of community pharmacies.
Professor Tejal Patel receiving funding from CFP to support her research. Photo taken in 2015.
Pfizer and Moderna announced in recent days that they have vaccine candidates that are over 90 per cent effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus.