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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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School decision made by Ontario Government. Expect modifications to the plan with progression through the school year. We have much to learn from this process but best to keep in mind what happens to ‘the best laid plans”
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 31, 2020 Source:Elementary students to return full time, some high schoolers part-time
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The Schoolhouse of Cards; returning to school has lots of moving parts, many assumptions, unknowns, professional disagreements and incomplete data. Let’s hope the price of learning the outcome does not come at too great a cost.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 30, 2020 Source:Docs consulted by SickKids torn on use of masks for elementary-age kids in schools
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Virtual visits will continue for at least another year at your family doctor’s office. Like any tool they have a specific use but are not THE “Future” of medical care but an adjunct to practice.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 29, 2020 Source:Virtual visits with Ontario family doctors to remain the norm, for now
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The Major League Baseball Magical Mystery Tour. Hello Goodbye.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 28, 2020 Source:‘This is way more than a wake-up call’: Where MLB goes from here
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How to properly evaluate the rapid fire bombardment of science info about SARS-CoV-2 research. Separating the wheat from the chaff using toolkits from @HealthNewsRevu
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 27, 2020 Source:Communicating Science in the Time of a Pandemic Resources: Toolkit for journalists and consumers
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Sunday House Call, #749, July 26, 2020: The Coronavirus Kobayashi Maru Conundrum
Sunday House Call, #749, July 26, 2020: The Coronavirus Kobayashi Maru Conundrum The pandemic marches to its own tune. The decisions we make about the reopening of greater-risk environments like bars, gyms, and eating inside restaurants, will have consequences. That is not a criticism of those who decide to partake in these activities, but to…
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