House Calls, #996, December 21, 2025: Just like seatbelts and insurance; not perfect but better than nothing at all

The latest reports from Ottawa Public Health and Canadian disease-monitoring agencies so it’s dramatic increase in flu-related illness and complications seen in the elderly and in young children. Despite the 40 to 50% efficacy of the flu vaccine, it still provides adequate protection from the severe consequences of the flu. This has been borne out by monitoring the outcomes of its use in the UK and in Canada.

Your Calls and Comments:

  • Brachial neuropathy
  • Treatment of myasthenia gravis
  • How to tell if a nerve has been pinched in the upper shoulder versus closer to a numb hand
  • Treatment of trigger finger

Playlist

1st segment

Intro:  Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns and Roses

Outro: Mother and Child Reunion – Paul Simon

2nd segment

Intro: You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins

Outro: Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

3rd segment

Intro: With Arms Wide Open – Creed

Outro:  Daughters – John Mayer

4th segment

Intro:  Father and Son – Cat Stevens

Outro: Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) – Billy Joel