January 6, 2022 Epidemiology Group of Ontario hospitals is urging vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy, citing a recent trend of infant hospitalizations due to the disease. #VaccinesWork
December 8, 2021 Clinical Research 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.
December 2, 2021 Epidemiology Ontario to expand eligibility of COVID-19 boosters for adults 50 and older finally recognizing that this is a three-dose vaccine. #VaccinesWork
December 1, 2021 Epidemiology Moderna CEO should quell their speculative and alarmist comments about Omicron. In times of uncertainty, statements should be calm, measured, humble, and neutral in tone. Answers likely forthcoming in 1-2 wks. Solutions will follow thereafter.
November 22, 2021 Geriatrics Alzheimer’s prevention Phase 1 trial will look at safety of nasal vaccine. Much to happen before any conclusions can be drawn from this study. Also, @billcarrolltalk and I also discuss the approval of COVID vaccine for 5-11 year-old children.
November 19, 2021 Health Policy Rapid Covid-19 antigen tests to be sent to the homes of Ontario’s 2.2 million school children for the Christmas break. And Health Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for 5 to 11 year-olds.
November 18, 2021 Epidemiology Dr. Fauci states that COVID-19 vaccine schedule standard may be three doses and expresses concern about what is to come in the U.S.
November 17, 2021 Clinical Research Moderna submits data to Health Canada for approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for children. Expect approval within weeks. I review with @billcarrolltalk why the dose is one-half of the adult version. #VaccinesWork
November 12, 2021 Epidemiology More evidence emerging that COVID vaccines are a three-dose series like many other vaccines that we receive. U.S. preprint study suggests that fully vaccinated Veterans are experiencing breakthrough infections six months after second dose #VaccinesWork
November 10, 2021 Health Policy Approval of 3rd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adults by Health Canada makes it official that this is a three-dose series vaccine. #VaccinesWork