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Ottawa Public Health concerned about measles as March break approaches.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 1, 2023 Source: Measles a growing concern as March Break approaches
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Sunday House Call, #711, September 29, 2019: The drug shortages hit home
Sunday House Call, #711, September 29, 2019: The drug shortages hit home Topics today include:The drug shortages in Canada are becoming increasingly common and directly affecting patient care. It seems to be getting worse. Three African countries are embarking on a measles vaccination blitz to counter the epidemic that has kill more than 3500 people,…
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The wonderful world of cognitive dissonance. Thanks to Darla Shine for beautifully demonstrating this response in addition to the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
Health Headlines Commentary for February 15, 2019 Source: Wife of White House communications director pushes false anti-vaccination claims
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Measles cases reported in Ottawa: Why this should not happen
Health Headlines Commentary for September 6, 2016 Source: Measles cases may keep children out of school for weeks
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Should adults get a measles booster shot given what is happening in North America?
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 6, 2015 Source: Why Many Adults Should Get Their Measles Shot — Again Reference: CDC: Measles – Q&A about Disease & Vaccine
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Engineered megadose of measles vaccine treats multiple myeloma in phase 1 study
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 16, 2014 Source: Measles virus cancer therapy shows promise, prompts caution Reference: Measles virus used to treat bone marrow cancer Russell SJ, Federspiel MJ, Peng K, et al. Remission of Disseminated Cancer After Systemic Oncolytic Virotherapy. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Published online May 13 2014