Helena Frecker

Ob/Gyn at @MGHToronto. Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon. MSc in Healthcare Quality. Special interest in LGBTQ+ health. (She/her) 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

[Isaac Bogoch @BogochIsaac]

Aaaaaaaand here it is...

Ontario will allow those with a 1st dose of AstraZeneca's #COVID19 vaccine to book their 2nd dose at 8 weeks, starting June 14, 2021 at 8:00am.

Nice.

Link: https://t.co/ww2qmZv9Mv

[Cheri DiNovo @CheriDiNovo]

PREDICTION GOOD NEWS June 11: Because of YOUR pressure the Government will announce a drastic shortening of the wait for #SecondDose @AstraZeneca in the next few days. BOOK asap

[Abdu Sharkawy @SharkawyMD]

The "data" being cited by @ONgov that supports 12 wk dosing intervals for AZ is not valid in the context of a new Delta variant that hits susceptible targets who are incompletely protected. Knock it down to 8. Now. #Standing8Count

[Helena Frecker @DrFrecker]

Proud of my hospital. #transhealth #LGBTQ2Shealth

[Michael Garron Hospital @MGHToronto]

Happy PRIDE Month! At MGH, our diversity is our greatest strength. We're proud to display the Progress Pride flag in our Coxwell Lobby and reaffirm our commitment to fostering an LGBTQ2S+ inclusive environment in which every person is treated with kindness, respect and dignity!

[Caryn Lieberman @caryn_lieberman]

#NEW Child care workers in licensed child care settings in Ontario eligible to book their COVID-19 vaccination as of Thursday. #onpoli @globalnewsto

[Helena Frecker @DrFrecker]

It’s official!

[Christine Elliott @celliottability]

As of April 23, all pregnant individuals can register for #COVID19 vaccination appointments under the “highest risk” health conditions in Phase Two of the province’s vaccine rollout.

[Helena Frecker @DrFrecker]

Here we go! Finally, pregnant people have been given highest risk priority for COVID vaccination in Ontario! This is fantastic news.

[Jackie Parchem, MD @jackie_parchem]

Reassuring v-safe #pregnancy data out today!
Registry n=3958, 827 completed preg (thru 2/28)
Outcome % (vs baseline):
*Miscarriage - 12.6% (vs 25%)
*Preterm birth - 9.4 (vs 10)
*Small for GA - 3.2 (vs. 3.5)
*Birth defects - 2.2 (vs 3)
⭐️No safety signals

https://t.co/jjNS8EkrpY

[SOGC @SOGCorg]

The SOGC supports the use of all available COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada in any trimester of pregnancy and during breastfeeding in accordance with regional eligibility. For more information, read our statement: https://t.co/eYRQsIRqut

[Helena Frecker @DrFrecker]

Yes! Finally!!! AstraZeneca for 40+ starting Tuesday!

[Cristina Tenaglia @ctenaglianews]

#BREAKING Ont. Min. of Health confirms: “I can confirm that based on current supply, Ontario will begin offering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 40 and over at pharmacy & primary care settings across the province effective Tues.” #onpoli #cdnpoli #COVIDont

[Laura Stone @l_stone]

NEW: Health Minister @PattyHajdu says provinces and territories are “free to use AstraZeneca” in any age range they choose, it’s approved by Health Canada 18+. Says NACI reviewing 55+ recommendation. “There is nothing stopping the province of Ontario.” #onpoli #cdnpoli

[Avis Favaro @Avis_Favaro]

For those asking about use of Astra Zeneca vaccine in younger people-@PHAC says National Advisory Committee on Immunization will "provide their expert advice" on it's use this week. #vaccine

[Chris Lazongas @lazongs]

I admitted a dozen COVID patients to the ICU last week that were eligible for the AstraZeneca vaccine. Didn’t get it because of (exaggerated) concerns with that vaccine, or issues with booking a vaccine. Now fighting for their lives. People: get any vaccine you can, ASAP

[Michael Coteau @coteau]

This week my bill for 10 paid sick days will be debated in the Ontario Legislature.

Retweet if you support 10 paid sick days and send @fordnation a strong message.

#onpoli #PaidSickDays #PaidSickDaysSaveLives #PaidSickDaysNow

[Pandemic Pregnancy Guide (PPG) @PandemicPreg]

The past few days have been hard for the pregnant community. It’s important to be mindful of our mental health right now.

PPG is hosting TWO IG live sessions with perinatal psychiatrists (FIRST -> TONIGHT@ 8-8:30PM EST).

Tune in here & share with others: https://t.co/xOtWZa11L8

[Helena Frecker @DrFrecker]

Ontario must open vaccination to pregnant patients immediately! Their lives depend on it. @fordnation @celliottability @OntarioHealthOH

[SOGC @SOGCorg]

The SOGC reiterates its call to the Ontario government: Prioritize pregnant women for COVID-19 vaccination.
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@fordnation @celliottability @OntarioHealthOH @ONgov @stevendelDuca @andreahorwath #ONPOLI

[Helena Frecker @DrFrecker]

Pregnant patients need vaccine access NOW! Not in 1-2 months. NOW! @fordnation

[A. Kinga Malinowski, MD @McmasterHemeOB]

Let. This. Sink. In.

HALF the patients in @SinaiHealth #ICU are OBSTETRIC patients!!! #COVID #pregnancy #COVID19ON

[Stephen Lapinsky @StephenLap]

@Jules_M88 @SinaiHealth Great, long-standing collaboration between L&D and the ICU!
Particularly important now that half of the patients in our main ICU (excluding our new surge spaces) are obstetric with COVID!
@ccmtoronto @uoftobgyn

[Javeed Sukhera MD PhD @javeedsukhera]

I join my fellow health workers to call for the following: (1) paid sick leave (2) doubling down on vaccinations in hot spots (3) expanding access to #AstraZeneca for all ages (4) transparently sharing the formula for how a hot spot is designated. 3/4