While the hype about getting the H1N1 vaccine has definately not worn off (especially not with that cool new commercial showing in movie theatres everywhere), it seems Canadians have breathed a sigh of relief. They have made the decision to either get the vaccine or not, and within a couple hectic months nearly forty-five percent of all Canadians were vaccinated. So, what's the next step? Whatever it is, I think we can all agree it doesn't involve vaccinations. That part of the pandemic is over and done with; either you got it, or you don't.
When I read in an article that Canada has lent Mexico five million doses of the vaccine as the Mexican shipment won't arrive in their country till late January, I wondered why we "lent" the vaccines and didn't just give them. In fact, I almost wrote this piece about how we should be giving the vaccines to Mexico and not asking for any repayment. But, I have changed my mind. Mexico will hopefully receive it's shipment of vaccines within the month and will easily be able to repay the borrowed vaccines. The question is then, what will Canada do with the surplus of vaccinations?
My hope is that they are donated to the World Health Organization, who will then distribute them to developing countries that cannot afford their own vaccinations. Apparantly there are many countries who have pledged donations, and I strongly hope Canada becomes one of them.
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