September 9, 2019 Prevention and Screening Nasal spray flu vaccine format will not be available this year
July 18, 2019 General information Severe Australian flu season may be what we can expect to see in North America’s upcoming season.
June 21, 2019 Addiction Our odd “moderate” flu season still caused considerable harm. Non smokers who start vaping are at risk of harm despite the misconception that it is a safe practice.
January 24, 2019 Health Headlines Gatineau child, 3, dies of flu; mother warns ‘it can happen to anyone’.
November 29, 2018 Health Policy Early flu season statistics show that it is off to a brisk start disproportionately affecting younger age groups. The flu virus responsible for this is influenza A H1N1. The vaccine covers H1N1 and is a good match this year to prevent infection.
November 14, 2018 Wednesday House Call Wednesday House Call, November 14, 2018: Run for the Hills! Aluminum and formaldehyde are coming for you.
November 7, 2018 Wednesday House Call Wednesday House Call, November 7, 2018: Public health successes and the scourge of processed food marketing
November 5, 2018 Health Policy High dose flu vaccine recommendations are not solely based on economic factors. Cost may be greater but vulnerability of older adults are a consideration
October 22, 2018 Infectious Disease Flu vaccine mythos: Normal immune response to the flu vaccine is misinterpreted as ‘getting the flu’. The reality is that there is no active replicating virus in the vaccine. It is also being offered during flu and cold season.
September 12, 2018 Wednesday House Call Wednesday House Call, September 12, 2018: Small doses, negligible effects. How hyping parts per billion detection misrepresents risk.