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Immunocompromised people need our help to protect them from Covid infection. Although many have been vaccinated, many do not produce a sufficient immune response. Please step up, take a world view, and help others by deciding to get the vaccine.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 28, 2021 Source:‘It isn’t over for us’: For those with weakened immune systems, COVID-19 vaccines don’t mean the end of the pandemic
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JAMA research letter used in part to ask the question, “How effective are the coronavirus vaccines for those who are immunocompromised?” More reason for everyone else to get vaccinated to protect them from Covid.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 21, 2021 Source:Coronavirus vaccines may not promote an immune response in those with certain medications or underlying conditions References:Prevalence of Immunosuppressive Drug Use Among Commercially Insured US Adults, 2018-2019Antibody Response to 2-Dose SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine Series in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
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Sunday House Call, #773, January 17, 2021: “Please sir, can I have some more?”
With the shortage of vaccines or at least the reduction in vaccine delivery to Canada, we are faced with several issues. I want to preface this by saying that on all levels of government, health professionals, health bodies, etc., there is a genuine goal to help all Canadians to safeguard their health. What I want…
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Sunday House Call, #771, January 3, 2021: It still works and is for most everyone.
Sunday House Call, #771, January 3, 2021: It Still Works and is for most everyone. The vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 B1.1.7 mutation does work. Recommendations about who should receive the vaccine updated by the CDC and others noted here. Should you get the vaccine if your are pregnant? Several viewpoints and recommendations. Should pregnant women be…