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Flu shot uptake below targets, particularly for older adults amid ‘multi-demic’ of viruses: survey.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 30, 2022 Source:Flu shot uptake below targets, particularly for older adults amid ‘multi-demic’ of viruses: survey
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35 per cent of Canadians have received their third dose. Omicron is like Asimov’s Foundation series Mule who unexpectedly changed history upsetting the world view of many. Whereas two doses were good for Delta, three are needed now.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 20, 2022 Source:Despite having enough doses for all, just 35 per cent of Canadians boosted
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Small study (52 people) indicates that breakthrough COVID infections, not including omicron, in the fully vaccinated results in high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 21, 2021 Source:Breakthrough infection could mean ‘end game’ for COVID ‘Super Immunity’ From Breakthrough Infection After Covid-19 Vaccination? Here’s What This Study Said Reference:Antibody Response and Variant Cross-Neutralization After SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infection
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Ontario’s public health plan for Halloween is a reasonable approach for children to enjoy the evening outdoors. In-person gatherings point towards the gradual return to normalcy with full vaccination. #VaccinesWork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October , 2021 Source:Ontario’s top doctor releases guidelines for Thanksgiving, Halloween
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If you are fully vaccinated, you are not as likely to spread the Coronavirus compared to the unvaccinated. #vaccineswork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 24, 2021 Source:No, Vaccinated People Are Not ‘Just as Likely’ to Spread the Coronavirus as Unvaccinated People
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Please, no spin. Just explain why Canada’s vaccine rollout is running slower than molasses. We are an understanding lot but not when you are not straight with us.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 30, 2020 Source:Slow vaccine rollout across Canada draws criticism, anger
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What should the public health policy strategy be if someone refuses to be vaccinated against Sars-CoV-2?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 30, 2020 Source:What happens if someone refuses vaccination? Ethicists urge clarity on COVID-19 rollout
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Ottawa Public Health continues its mandate to ensure all students’ vaccinations are up-to-date before the school suspension deadline.
Health Headlines Commentary for January 29, 2019 Source: Hundreds of local students face suspension in ongoing immunization blitz
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Ottawa Public Health targeting undervaccinated population. Adults should get a blood test to ensure they are still immune to mumps, measles, and rubella.
Health Headlines Commentary for June 20, 2018 Source: Public health unit targets under-vaccinated Ottawans