It may appear they have been developed very quickly, but researchers around the world have been working hard to develop COVID-19 vaccines from the earliest stages of the pandemic. The COVID-19 vaccine was developed so quickly, how can it be trusted?Д¬OVID-19 vaccinesВ have been developed without compromising quality, safety, and effectiveness. Learn more about approved vaccines on Public Health Canada website The Red Cross does not replace Health Canada, which approves vaccines and determines risk and efficacy using evidence-based global standards. The role of the Canadian Red Cross is to support vaccination efforts in coordination with local health authorities. It is essential for people to follow trusted sources for accurate and up-to-date information about vaccines, including the Public Health Agency of Canada and local and provincial health authorities. We understand there may be some misinformation circulating about the COVID-19 vaccine and its effects. Is the vaccine considered to be effective and safe? We encourage everyone, including those who are vaccinated, to continue physical distancing, practice frequent hand hygiene, wear face masks, and follow any additional measures laid out by public health authorities across the country.

It is more crucial than ever that people remain vigilant. The Canadian Red Cross is encouraged by the news of COVID-19 vaccines being administered across the country and reminds people to continue to seek information from a trustworthy source, including the Public Health Agency of Canada and local and provincial health authorities.ДЄs we move towards widespread, lasting control of COVID-19 through safe and effective vaccines, itвЂ™s essential for everyone in Canada to continue following public health recommendations to prevent further spread.

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