Dr. Barry Dworkin

Ontario adds sore throat and runny noses to COVID screening guidance list. When children return to school, parents will be faced with revolving absences and disruptions. Also, for 30+, no medical reason to reject Moderna booster if you had Pfizer before.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 9, 2022

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Ontario adds runny noses and sore throats to screening guidance for schools and child care centres
Some are refusing Moderna COVID-19 boosters, pharmacies say

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