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Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars

Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars Ingredients  1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats  1 cup walnuts , chopped ½ cup almonds, chopped ⅔ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup honey  3 tbsp light brown sugar  2 tbsp unsalted butter 1½ tsp vanilla extract  ¼ tsp salt 1 cup crisp rice cereal  ¾ cup dried fruit  (like cranberries, cherries, or apricots)  Instructions 1. Toast the dry mix.   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread oats, walnuts, and almonds on a foil-lined baking sheet. Toast for 7 minutes.  Add coconut, toss, and toast for another 4–5 minutes until golden. 2. Make the honey binder.   In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium-high heat, then remove from heat. 3. Mix it all together.   In a large bowl, combine the toasted oat mixture, honey mixture, rice cereal, and dried fruit. Stir until evenly coated. 4. Press and bake .  Line a 9x13-inch baki...

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Ottawa Secures 500,000 Bird Flu Vaccine Doses for High-Risk Individuals

 

In a proactive move to safeguard public health, the Canadian government has purchased 500,000 doses of the bird flu vaccine from GSK. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced that this acquisition is part of the country's contingency planning to protect individuals who are at increased risk of exposure to the avian influenza virus.

The vaccine, known as ArepanrixTM H5N1, will be distributed with 60% of the doses allocated to provinces and territories, while the remaining 40% will be kept in a federal stockpile for national preparedness. The PHAC emphasized that the vaccine is intended for people who have ongoing contact with infected animals and their environments, as the risk to the general public remains low.

Canada reported its first domestically acquired human case of avian influenza, also known as H5N1, on November 9, 2024. Health Minister Mark Holland stated that this purchase is among the "proactive steps" being taken to prepare for the potential spread of H5N1.

The PHAC continues to work closely with various health authorities and organizations to manage the global risks of avian influenza and ensure the safety of Canadians.


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