On my boys’ birthday
Originally posted on Facebook, January 16, 2018 Today is Thomas and Jude’s birthday. Thomas is four, and Jude isn’t, and the reality of this is… Read More »On my boys’ birthday
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What’s in my flu shot, and why?
One of the things I’m asked about most frequently is the ingredients in the flu shot. Even though the flu shot is the most rigorously… Read More »What’s in my flu shot, and why?
The impossible
One year. One year ago today our lives changed forever. Jude woke up with a low grade fever and hours later he was dead.… Read More »The impossible
How herd immunity is protecting you and your child and why you should be concerned if you rely on herd immunity
Graphic has no sound and takes only six seconds! How’s THAT for a title? Catchy, right? More and more I hear people ask, ‘why… Read More »How herd immunity is protecting you and your child and why you should be concerned if you rely on herd immunity
Points for consistency? The case for public health in personal choice.
I check the ‘on this day’ app most days, for the chance some adorable memory will pop up. Today Facebook reminded me of this day,… Read More »Points for consistency? The case for public health in personal choice.
Do I have the flu?
A few weeks ago we talked a little about getting sick after having the flu shot. With norovirus circulating in a big way right now… Read More »Do I have the flu?
I got the flu shot – why am I sick?
It’s that time of year again! We’ve been building towards it for the past couple months and doing our best to prepare our own family,… Read More »I got the flu shot – why am I sick?
1,373 lab-confirmed influenza cases as of Dec. 3 – The Toronto Star
Are you ready? It’s here! And we’re just seeing the beginning of what will be the peak season. If you haven’t had your flu shot… Read More »1,373 lab-confirmed influenza cases as of Dec. 3 – The Toronto Star
Trillium Health Partners – Flu Vaccination is the Best Protection Against Influenza
Last month I participated in a project with Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga. Together with Trillium President and CEO Michelle DiEmanuele, Mississauga East-Cooksville MP Peter Fonseca, Mississauga… Read More »Trillium Health Partners – Flu Vaccination is the Best Protection Against Influenza
Did you know that Ben Franklin had a stance on inoculation?
“In 1736 I lost one of my sons, a fine boy of four years old, by the small-pox, taken in the common way. I long… Read More »Did you know that Ben Franklin had a stance on inoculation?
It takes two weeks for the flu shot to take effect
I was looking for a snappier title, but why not put the main point right up front? This time of year many of us see… Read More »It takes two weeks for the flu shot to take effect
The Globe and Mail on flu shot history and efficacy
‘Stated bluntly: No matter how good a vaccine is, it’s not worth much if people don’t actually get vaccinated.’ I’ve had a lot of conversations… Read More »The Globe and Mail on flu shot history and efficacy