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    We’ve seen a lot of conspiracy theories around COVID-19, but the latest out of Alberta is one of the easiest to debunk with no legal or scientific backing. Timothy Caulfield says it’s important to debunk everything, ‘even something as absurd as this’

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    • "No, an Alberta man did not prove #COVID is a hoax" https://t.co/Te0m7r7D2C @660NEWS Me: "Fascinating how this narrative has taken off." Demonstrates how receptive the world is to BUNK-O-RAMA! Important to counter all misinformation, even the uber fringe-y. #ScienceUpFirst!

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    EDMONTON (CityNews) — Mom and dad might still control their allowance and bedtime, but what role do parents play in a kid’s decision on vaccination? According to one health law expert, some minors can make up their own mind. “In Alberta if they’re deemed competent – in other words, if they understand the nature of …

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    • "Do minors need their parents’ permission to get a COVID-19 vaccine?" [Spoiler: often no.] https://t.co/KAAHJrRzSJ c @cspotweet Me: “In Alberta if they’re deemed competent – in other words, if they understand the nature of vaccines – their consent is both necessary & sufficient"