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Will the BA.2 Omicron variant extend the tail end of the latest wave or induce a new surge at the time public health measures are being lifted? Opinions are mixed for various reasons and based in part on population immunity from infection and vaccination.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 22, 2022 Source:More contagious version of omicron spreads in U.S., fueling worries
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Although Canada may not need to use recently-approved Novavax COVID-19 vaccine because of high vaccination rates, it bodes well for the rest of the world where supplies are limited.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 18, 2022 Source:Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine approved for Canadians 18 and older
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Small study that suggests good looks portends a better functioning immune system ignores cultural determination of attractiveness, normal immune system variability, and cannot demonstrate causality among its other limitations. + it’s as judgmental as hell.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 17, 2022 Source:Attractive people have better immune systems: Study Reference:More than just a pretty face? The relationship between immune function and perceived facial attractiveness Author comment: That said, Mengelkoch added, there may be hope for those who are considered – or consider themselves – less appealing when it comes to…
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Why will fully-vaccinated travellers need to take a rapid test 24 hrs prior to returning to Canada when today, community spread is responsible for the majority of COVID-19 infections? What is the evidence for this policy? (no sarcasm, real questions).
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 16, 2022 Source:Fully vaccinated travellers will need to take a rapid test before returning to Canada
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Ontario moving forward with easing of capacity limits for business and public settings. Proof-of-vaccination system to end March 1.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 15, 2022 Source:Ont. to scrap proof-of-vaccination requirements in all settings on March 1
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FDA stops the review of the incomplete data (two-dose COVID vaccine for children 0-5 years-old) it asked from Pfizer. Why did you ask for it in the first place? Says now it will wait for the complete three-dose data set. What a surprise.????
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 14, 2022 Source:In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
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CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics have revised its developmental surveillance checklists for first time since 2004. Excellent online tools and app available for parents and health care providers.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 11, 2022 Source:Developmental milestones just changed for the first time in years Reference:Evidence-Informed Milestones for Developmental Surveillance Tools Resources:Online: CDC’s Developmental MilestonesPDF ChecklistMilestone Tracker mobile app
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Denmark preprint study concludes that “Stealth” Omicron BA.2 is more transmissible than BA.1 in unvaccinated people and vaccines still offer protection.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 9, 2022 Source:‘Stealth’ Omicron is more infectious than Omicron, but vaccines still protect Reference:Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC subvariants BA.1 and BA.2: Evidence from Danish Households