vaccinations /newsroom/taxonomy/term/12593/all en Mandatory vaccinations required in only half of all countries /newsroom/channels/news/mandatory-vaccinations-required-only-half-all-countries-325543 <p>As countries struggle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination uptake is a public health priority now more than ever. Efforts to increase vaccinations vary greatly around the globe. A new ±«ÓãÖ±²¥-led study comparing policies around the world finds broad implementation of mandatory vaccination mandates. However, the penalties for failing to vaccinate differ significantly by country, ranging from fines to jail time.</p> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:05:54 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 244080 at /newsroom Forbes | BCG against Coronavirus: Less hype and more evidence, please /newsroom/channels/news/forbes-bcg-against-coronavirus-less-hype-and-more-evidence-please-321551 <p>FORBES | BCG against Coronavirus: Less hype and more evidence, please</p> <p><em>By Madhukar Pai</em></p> <p>I was born and raised in India. On the day I was born, I am told I got my first jab, a vaccine called BCG (bacille Calmette-Guerin). Kids born in India today still get this vaccine.</p> Sun, 12 Apr 2020 12:38:28 +0000 laurie.devine@mcgill.ca 207978 at /newsroom