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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • This coming winter may see a confluence of the flu and Sars-CoV-2 infections. Can the health care system cope if this scenario arrives?

    April 22, 2020

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 22, 2020 Source:CDC Director Robert Redfield warns second wave of covid-19 will coincide with flu, threatening health-care capacity

  • Google flu and the spread of flu in Ottawa

    January 7, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 7, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Google’s one sick search engine Ottawa hit by influenza bug

  • Incidence of flu beginning to spike in the Ottawa area

    December 21, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 21, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: One dies as influenza season arrives quickly in Ottawa  

  • Flu season turning up surprises around the world

    January 3, 2011

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 3, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: ‘Normal’ flu season packed with surprises

  • What to look for if your infant or child shows signs of flu….

    October 28, 2009

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 28, 2009 Patient Information: Influenza symptoms and treatment Ottawa Public Health Recommendations: When to see your doctor, stay home or head to the emergency room

  • Who will mind the store during the next flu pandemic?

    November 25, 2007

    When the next flu pandemic hits, who will be available to provide health care services? A national survey was conducted recently that assessed the behaviours and attitudes of healthcare workers in the event of a flu pandemic. The results paint a picture of uncertainty and the level of confidence that these health care workers and…

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