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Vaccine production companies place money first
Features July 12, 2021by Nancy La, Staff Writer If the invention of the vaccine is humanity’s greatest gift, then the concept of medical patents is our greatest curse. News of vaccine shipments being delayed and affecting the global supply chain presents a glaring question: why are there so few companies in charge of making vaccines? Surely there must be other factories and companies willing to help with production? The answer lies in medical patents, and it is this legal status that allowed for large pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer to “artificially ration” the COVID-19 vaccines. By keeping the medical patent to the vaccine,…
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COVID-19 vaccines may be used interchangeably, according to BC health officials
News July 11, 2021Editors' note: This is a developing story. Find most recent coverage here. Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On June 1, 2021, the Public Health Agency of Canada updated their guidelines regarding the use of two different authorized COVID-19 vaccines…
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