The United Conservative Party’s board is pushing Premier Danielle Smith to reconsider the COVID vaccine policy, citing concerns about the safety of mRNA vaccines for children. In an interview with CBC News, UCP president Rob Smith expressed worries about the potential risks associated with vaccinating children and emphasized the need for parents to be well-informed before making decisions.
The board is advocating for better transparency from Alberta Health Services (AHS) regarding the science, research, and testing methodology behind the COVID vaccines being offered. They believe that more information should be shared with the public to ensure that parents can make informed choices about vaccinating their children.
In response to these concerns, a Calgary wing of the UCP is organizing a gathering featuring medical speakers who claim that COVID vaccines are dangerous and even deadly, with the goal of persuading UCP MLAs and Premier Smith to ban mRNA COVID immunizations for children.
However, experts like Dr. Sam Wong, the president of the section of pediatrics for the Alberta Medical Association, dismiss these claims as fringe views not supported by official medical literature. Wong and other pediatricians across Canada maintain that mRNA vaccines are safe and effective for children and adults.
The event, titled “An Injection of Truth,” features speakers who have faced disciplinary actions for spreading misinformation about COVID vaccines. Despite the controversy surrounding the event, organizers are determined to challenge the current vaccine recommendations and advocate for stricter regulations on COVID vaccinations in Alberta.