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.
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?
Through these past months I’ve had so many people come to me to tell me their own feelings and histories about the flu shot, and… Read More »Who is your shot for? – In your words
We’ve all grown up on Roald Dahl’s beautiful stories of extraordinary children and the magical things that happen to them. What we might be less… Read More »Roald Dahl and his Olivia
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?
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
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
“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?
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
‘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
Hi everyone! I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Kelly Grant from The Globe and Mail to talk about Jude and the flu,… Read More »In the news – The Globe and Mail
Last weekend I received a number of messages asking if I’d seen a new report from CTV. I hadn’t – I’d been away for a… Read More »CTV report on annual vaccinations