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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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Public Health has seemingly abdicated its primary tenet to inform the public of the risks they face. Assume any “cold” symptom you have to be COVID given that PCR test availability is like hen’s teeth; you are on your own. Bonjour la visite.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 7, 2022 Source:Is it COVID or a cold? How to know as Omicron cases rise
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Clear public health guidelines are needed for people to know what restricted activities and actions will ease after receiving their Covid vaccine. Many erroneously assume that these changes can apply after the first dose.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 29, 2021 Source:What can we do after getting a COVID vaccine? Experts say clear guidance is needed
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Ontario family physicians remain unaware about their role in providing soon-to-expire AZ COVID-19 vaccines. Hopefully there will be sufficient time to set up offices before allotment’s expiry date. Vague nonspecific answers to media are not helpful.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 11, 2021 Source:ONTARIO: Family docs still awaiting specifics on their role in COVID-19 vaccinations
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Ottawa Public Health investigating ‘several’ cases of hepatitis A
Health Headlines Commentary for June 19, 2019 Source: Ottawa Public Health investigating ‘several’ cases of hepatitis A
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Health and safety risks during and after a flood
Health Headlines Commentary for April 29, 2019 Source: These are the health and safety risks during and after a flood
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A twofer today: Where are our vaccines and an approach to reducing the risk of illicit opioid contamination.
Health Headlines Commentary for December 14, 2018 Source: Safer opioids needed to stem overdose epidemic, Canada’s top doctor says Comment: Three hours after this broadcast, Ottawa Public Health contacted our office to inform us that we would receive our vaccine supply the same day.
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High dose flu vaccine recommendations are not solely based on economic factors. Cost may be greater but vulnerability of older adults are a consideration
Health Headlines Commentary for November 5, 2018 Source: Experts say high-dose flu vaccine’s cost outweighs the benefits
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Daunting challenges to provide aid and relief to the people of Haiti
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 15, 2010