December 21, 2021 Allergy/Immunology Small study (52 people) indicates that breakthrough COVID infections, not including omicron, in the fully vaccinated results in high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
December 2, 2021 Epidemiology Ontario to expand eligibility of COVID-19 boosters for adults 50 and older finally recognizing that this is a three-dose vaccine. #VaccinesWork
December 1, 2021 Epidemiology Moderna CEO should quell their speculative and alarmist comments about Omicron. In times of uncertainty, statements should be calm, measured, humble, and neutral in tone. Answers likely forthcoming in 1-2 wks. Solutions will follow thereafter.
November 22, 2021 Geriatrics Alzheimer’s prevention Phase 1 trial will look at safety of nasal vaccine. Much to happen before any conclusions can be drawn from this study. Also, @billcarrolltalk and I also discuss the approval of COVID vaccine for 5-11 year-old children.
November 21, 2021 Sunday House Call Shows Sunday House Call #816, 11/21/21: “Some parents are understandably hesitant to vaccinate their young children. However, a choice not to get a vaccine is not a risk-free choice; rather, it’s a choice to take a different and more serious risk.” @DrPaulOffit
November 17, 2021 Clinical Research Moderna submits data to Health Canada for approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for children. Expect approval within weeks. I review with @billcarrolltalk why the dose is one-half of the adult version. #VaccinesWork
November 12, 2021 Epidemiology More evidence emerging that COVID vaccines are a three-dose series like many other vaccines that we receive. U.S. preprint study suggests that fully vaccinated Veterans are experiencing breakthrough infections six months after second dose #VaccinesWork
September 21, 2021 Clinical Research Pfizer to provide COVID vaccine trial data covering 5 to 11 year-olds to Health Canada for review and authorization. Company press releases are one thing but proper evaluation and scrutiny of the evidence is required.
September 10, 2021 Alternative Medicine The unfortunate, yet predictable ICU admission population. In B.C. all under the age of 50 are unvaccinated. Needless suffering for them and their families. Please be well and remain so by getting vaccinated. Be there for your children. #VaccinesWork
September 9, 2021 Clinical Research Latest information indicates that booster shots are not needed for most Canadians with several important exceptions. Science, like time is not static, and will help determine if this recommendation will change over time. #VaccinesWork #GoScience
