-
Omicron set to become the dominant strain in Ontario within the week. Third dose policy must change to include 18+ now and not in January given rates of exponential growth.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 14, 2021 Source:Ontario sees 1,536 new COVID cases, estimated 30.8% caused by omicron variant
tagged:
-
The Jason Kenney mind: Let’s put Albertans in the crosshairs again. I think I will ease COVID restrictions for Christmas with the unknowns of Omicron on the horizon. #MyCriticalThinkingSkillsWentOutTheWindow
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 13, 2021 Source:Kenney to change COVID-19 rules, says his own Christmas plan would violate current restrictions
tagged:
-
Sunday House Call, #819, December 12, 2021: The Omicron Delta: No time to lose. Offer third doses to all Ontarians 18+ now and not beginning January 4.
With many unanswered questions about Omicron and given its three day doubling time, it is prudent to remain vigilant and enact vaccination policies that offer greater coverage now. Omicron’s Explosive Growth Is a Warning SignWider eligibility for COVID booster shots makes senseIsraeli study finds Pfizer COVID-19 booster protects against Omicron Your calls about: Allergy shots…
tagged:
-
Study suggests that cow’s milk allergy may be overdiagnosed in infants.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 10, 2021 Source:Babies may be overdiagnosed with cow’s milk allergy: U.K. study Reference:Guidelines may promote over-diagnosis of cow’s milk allergy in infants
tagged:
-
Ottawa Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches expresses concern about rising COVID-19 rates and how it could affect holiday plans.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 9, 2021 Source:‘I’m worried’: Ottawa’s top doctor concerned rising COVID-19 rates could affect holiday plans
tagged:
-
Initial Omicron data released. Small study from South Africa. Pfizer jumps in with theirs today. Many questions about clinical efficacy remain. Answers will come soon.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 8, 2021 Source:COVID-19: Antibodies from Pfizer vaccine may be up to 40 times less effective against Omicron, first lab tests suggest Reference:Omicron Not Wholly Evading Pfizer COVID Vaccine in Study Gives Scientists Cause for Hope
tagged:
-
Growing evidence that omicron variant is capable of spreading rapidly in populations with immunity against other coronavirus variants. Big unknown for the next week or so is whether it more or less likely to cause severe disease and deaths.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December , 2021 Source:Omicron Looks Set To Cause A Huge Wave Of Covid-19 Around The World – New Scientist
tagged:
-
Sunday House Call, #818, December 6, 2021: How low can they go? Antivaccination protestors targeting parents and their children with epithets and intimidation at Ontario vaccination centres.
The reprehensible harassment and intimidation of children and their parents who choose to vaccinate their children against Covid by antivaccination protestors only shows children how adults should not behave. If you want to protest, go to City Hall or other government edifice. Stay away from schools and health clinics/centres. Source: Anti-vaxxers hit rock bottom by…
tagged:
-
Despite evidence that sugar does not cause hyperactivity in children, it is a difficult myth to dispel for parents. However, sugar-added foods/drinks consumption remains problematic for children from a health perspective.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 6, 2021 Source:The Sweet and Sticky Science of Sugar
tagged: