vaccines News Archive

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
The Free Press: Measles cases on the rise in Manitoba
May 8, 2025 —
Doctor urges unvaccinated people to get their shots

Research and International
The Free Press: Saving lives with Manitoba-made vaccines
April 15, 2025 —
Future vaccine development through research at UM

Faculty of Science
American Chemical Society: Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
August 18, 2024 —
American Chemical Society: Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics

UM Faces and Spaces: Dr. Peter Pelka
June 12, 2024 —
In this month's UM Faces and Spaces, Dr. Peter Pelka tells us how funding for two new research labs at UM could change how vaccines are developed and manufactured, positioning our university as a global leader in this field.

Research and International
Global Winnipeg: University of Manitoba receives ‘groundbreaking’ funding for vaccine, biomanufacturing research
May 7, 2024 —
University of Manitoba receives ‘groundbreaking’ funding for vaccine, biomanufacturing research

Students
Uploading your proof of vaccination: What international students need to know
November 12, 2021 —
You can upload your proof of vaccination on UM’s secure site – it’s quick and easy, with people reporting that it took them only two minutes. If you are an international student who was vaccinated outside of Canada, you can upload the proof of vaccination you used when you entered Canada. Here is what you need to know

Urgent Nov. 14 deadline to upload your proof of vaccination
November 12, 2021 —
Message from the COVID-19 Recovery Steering Committee

UM vaccination clinic – Book your appointment now
October 1, 2021 —
UHS has an allotment of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 doses available

Students
Proof of vaccination process rolls out
September 14, 2021 —
Message from Dr. Todd Mondor, Chair, COVID-19 Recovery Steering Committee

Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered
August 19, 2021 —
Dr. Pierre Plourde sheds light on how vaccines work, how we know they're safe and more