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WHO recommends that people refrain from hugging during the holidays.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 8, 2020 Source: UN health agency’s advice for the holidays: Don’t hug
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With the soon-to-arrive coronavirus vaccine, the predictable social media misrepresentations of risk have arisen.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 7, 2020 Source: Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine could ship to Canada within 24 hours of approval, exec says
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Sunday House Call, #768, December 6, 2020: There still is great medical science research being done during the pandemic
Sunday House Call, #768, December 6, 2020: There still is great medical science research being done during the pandemic Topics today include: Researchers report that using a CRISPR gene-editing technique, they have being able to successfully treat sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. A woman who developed an allergic reaction after kissing her husband. Your…
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Coronavirus vaccine for children will not receive approval for use until clinical trials determine safety, efficacy, and the appropriate dosing. Information should start to become available in the first half of 2021 as trials get underway.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 4, 2020 Source:Why children in Canada won’t receive a coronavirus vaccine immediately
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As more is learned about Sars-CoV-2 incubation periods, quarantine health policy recommendations can change.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 3, 2020 Source:CDC shortens quarantine recommendation for U.S., raising questions in Canada
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Antibody testing for COVID-19 may satisfy your curiosity and provide a false sense of protection but will not change the outcome of what we need to continue to do. Not enough is known about immunity duration or transmission potential after infection.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 2, 2020 Source:Antibody tests for COVID-19 are now available, but are they worth it?
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Do not hang your hat on an unapproved Alzheimer’s blood test.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 1, 2020 Source:First blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s goes on sale
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What should the public health policy strategy be if someone refuses to be vaccinated against Sars-CoV-2?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 30, 2020 Source:What happens if someone refuses vaccination? Ethicists urge clarity on COVID-19 rollout
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