I am a doctor. Here's what my patients are talking to me about
Omicron is not always mild, vaccinations and boosters are the most important layer of protection, and no, health care is not on pause.
COVID-19 Vaccine
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Previous infection poor protection against Omicron: U of S study
"This is a new variant. It needs better antibody levels, and the best way to get those antibodies is from vaccines.”
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Myocarditis: COVID-19 is a much bigger risk to the heart than vaccination
Adults who develop myocarditis from COVID-19 have poorer outcomes than non-COVID-19 cases, including a higher risk of death.
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Living for the moment: Study points to cognitive differences in people who are vaccine hesitant
Researchers concluded vaccine hesitancy is associated with being less oriented toward the future, and more likely to choose a smaller reward today than wait for a better one later
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Vaccine mandates increased uptake of COVID shots by almost 70%, Canadian study finds
The Vax Divide: The mandates may not spur on die-hard vaccination opponents but there is a theory that they could provide 'a way out' for moderate anti-vaxxers
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SHIFT: I have omicron and an insatiable craving for salt and vinegar chips
'We aren't sure what to expect' is never what you want to hear — not from the person flying your plane, or the contractor renovating your house, or the dude making your first latte of the morning, but especially not from a doctor.
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Quebec sees thousands sign up for first shot of COVID-19 vaccine as tax threat looms
'It's encouraging!' tweeted Dubé
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One step closer to developing a 'universal' coronavirus vaccine
Researchers say a 'next generation vaccine' is critical to getting ahead of COVID-19, as well as the pandemics of the future.
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An 84-year-old man in India gets COVID vaccine 12 times, claiming it cures joint pain
Brahamdev Mandal claimed the shots got rid of the knee pain he had been suffering for 8 years
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COVID-19 booster shots now available for Quebecers 40 and older
The Quebec Health Ministry has accelerated the schedule for third doses of vaccine.
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COVID-19 vaccine linked to 'small, temporary' change in menstrual cycle; not concerning say experts
On average, menstrual cycles increased by 0.71 days after the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 0.91 days after the second.
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