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Although it was a specific and isolated population, there are lessons to be learned that point to rejecting the hypothesis that “natural” herd immunity will get us out of the pandemic.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 12, 2020 Source:San Quentin’s coronavirus outbreak shows why ‘herd immunity’ could mean disaster
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A grand bargain to try to make school work and convince parents of its merits. Plan is predicated on many assumptions and limited evidence.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 11, 2020 Source:Back to School 101: Ottawa school boards release return to school plans
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There is still too much we do not know to say that people with asymptomatic Covid-19 are “the key to ending the pandemic”
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 10, 2020 Source: Forty percent of people with coronavirus infections have no symptoms. Might they be the key to ending the pandemic?
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Sunday House Call, #751, August 10, 2020: Vaccine research; more like Wile. E. Coyote than the Road Runner
Sunday House Call, #751, August 10, 2020: Vaccine research; more like Wile. E. Coyote than the Road Runner Topics today include: If we compare how vaccine research is sped up for a coronavirus vaccine compared to the usual approach, we do not have to look far afield. The latest positive results in the development process…
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Health Canada adds to list of recalled hand sanitizer products.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 6, 2020 Source:Health Canada expands list of recalled hand sanitizers to more than 45 products
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That this will be over in Ontario with a vaccine in January 2021 is a tad overoptimistic. Many factors have to fall into place. Even then, it appears to be farther into the new year or around January 2022 for implementation of Stage 4.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 5, 2020 Source:Social circles of 10 people will likely last until 2021, Ontario premier says COVID-19 vaccine not a ‘silver-bullet solution’ to ending pandemic: top public health official Things you should think about when you hear “vaccine by end of the year”
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Although some Australian evidence suggests upcoming flu season will be mild, predictions of what will happen here may not follow suit.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 4, 2020 Source:Next flu season expected to be milder because of COVID-19 measures
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Sunday House Call, #750, August 2, 2020: “End-of-year vaccine” may not result in the expected outcome @HealthNewsRevu
Sunday House Call, #750, August 2, 2020: “End-of-year vaccine” may not result in the expected outcome @HealthNewsRevu Topics today include: An excellent article by Dr. Gary Schwitzer from @HealthNewsRevu presents the sober reality of what coronavirus vaccine research entails and the unrealistic expectation that it will make the disease disappear. Your calls about: Vestibular Neuritis…
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