November 30, 2022 General information Flu shot uptake below targets, particularly for older adults amid ‘multi-demic’ of viruses: survey.
January 20, 2022 Health Policy 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.
December 21, 2021 Allergy/Immunology Small study (52 people) indicates that breakthrough COVID infections, not including omicron, in the fully vaccinated results in high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
October 8, 2021 Health Policy 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
September 24, 2021 Clinical Research If you are fully vaccinated, you are not as likely to spread the Coronavirus compared to the unvaccinated. #vaccineswork
December 30, 2020 General information 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.
November 30, 2020 Health Policy What should the public health policy strategy be if someone refuses to be vaccinated against Sars-CoV-2?
January 29, 2019 Health Policy Ottawa Public Health continues its mandate to ensure all students’ vaccinations are up-to-date before the school suspension deadline.
June 20, 2018 Health Policy Ottawa Public Health targeting undervaccinated population. Adults should get a blood test to ensure they are still immune to mumps, measles, and rubella.