September 11, 2020 Epidemiology Flu shots recommended as a means to reduce morbidity and mortality in addition to reducing the impact on the health-care system during second wave. However, provision is problematic. Many offices do not have the resources or space to do it given pandemic protocols. Officials have not provided any guidance.
August 21, 2020 Health Policy The importance of the flu vaccine as a risk mitigator for the school environment in the land of #coronavirus
August 18, 2020 Epidemiology Whether the upcoming Canadian flu season mimics the mild one of Australia depends on vaccine uptake, adherence to prevention protocols, what happens during the school year, and likely other factors we have not yet considered.
November 8, 2019 Science and Media Reporting Parent claims to be assessed in court about alleged H1N1 vaccine side effects and its responsibility in the death of their daughter.
September 9, 2019 Prevention and Screening Nasal spray flu vaccine format will not be available this year
July 18, 2019 General information Severe Australian flu season may be what we can expect to see in North America’s upcoming season.
June 21, 2019 Addiction Our odd “moderate” flu season still caused considerable harm. Non smokers who start vaping are at risk of harm despite the misconception that it is a safe practice.
January 24, 2019 Health Headlines Gatineau child, 3, dies of flu; mother warns ‘it can happen to anyone’.
November 29, 2018 Health Policy Early flu season statistics show that it is off to a brisk start disproportionately affecting younger age groups. The flu virus responsible for this is influenza A H1N1. The vaccine covers H1N1 and is a good match this year to prevent infection.
