Let’s talk about effectiveness
There’s an elephant in the room. The media is reporting that this year’s flu shot is only 10% effective, and that isn’t the news that… Read More »Let’s talk about effectiveness
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One year ago today
One year ago today we asked you to join us in a conversation that we’d been quietly having in our own home, with doctors, with… Read More »One year ago today
Goalkeepers – A Report Card on World Health
Justin Trudeau is heading to New York tomorrow for two days packed with events. Part of that trip includes a discussion with Melinda Gates at… Read More »Goalkeepers – A Report Card on World Health
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.
Roald Dahl and his Olivia
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
Happy New Year?
All photographs by the lovely Jessica Blaine Smith. These are our most prized possessions and I’m grateful beyond words that we had these done this… Read More »Happy New Year?
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?
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
In the news – The Globe and Mail
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
CTV report on annual vaccinations
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