Do you have kiddos in your community with fears & frustrations about vaccines & this 5th wave?
Our Oshkaabewis Scout the Porcupine met up with #RabbitAndBearPaws (aka @chadesolomon) with Métis pediatrician @rjpgiroux to address young Rabbit's questions: https://t.co/aTsAbnhBh2
From an immunologic standpoint, there is no rush to get a 3rd vaccine dose right after you recover from a COVID/Omicron infection.
A good read by @LaurenPelley 👇
https://t.co/4Tq7FLwV51
Q: When can I get vaccinated after having #COVID19?
A: There are 4 criteria
☑️ after symptoms fully resolve
☑️ after isolation period concludes
☑️ 90 days after treatment
☑️ re: a booster, when the min. timeframe has elapsed after primary vaccination.
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Many families are encountering situations where someone in the household tests positive for #COVID19 or develops symptomatic illness. Let's revisit the guidance for both #isolation and #quarantine w/in a household. ⚕️🤒⏭️
https://t.co/6MxOb8fA4T
Wondering what to watch for if your child or charge gets #COVID19?
Let's walk through some signs of COVID-19 in children, from monitoring common symptoms to tips on when to seek emergency medical care. 🫂
#childrenshealth#parents#caregivers
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"#Flurona" is the simultaneous infection w/ #SARSCoV2 & an #influenza virus.
Co-infection among pathogens can be more likely when they spread the same way (in this case, respiratory & airborne droplets).
We commend your stamina w/ preventive measures!
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Q: It seems inevitable that I will get #COVID19. Should I give up on preventive measures?
A: Please, no; hold the line! We must protect our vulnerable populations. And each hospitalization we prevent helps to keep our #healthcare system afloat. 💪🏽💪🏼💪🏿
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Come join us for our Family Vaccination Awareness Show happening January 12th at 6:00pm. It is a great opportunity to ask questions about the vaccine from our own Dr. Cameron.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://t.co/6MyIi1NrfA
Good evening everyone,
There are two upcoming Indigenous COVID vaccine clinics taking place in the region. Appointments can be self-booked: https://t.co/DYsRffvKZJ
If you need support, call a vaccine coordinator at
705-826-0575 or 249-288-3872 M to F 9-5pm
🎉✨Have you checked out the #OFIFCvaccinationnation CONTEST PRIZES yet?
#Youth could have a chance to win 1 of 5 Cultivate your creativity kits! They include prizes like an iPad and apple pencil, a GoPro & a mountain bike
Register here: https://t.co/z0ZRYpGxoI
You can’t compare vaccine hesitancy within communities that have experienced massive mistreatment by governments and colonial systems to other forms of mistrust by individuals who do not have these histories.
Pregnant women in Ontario are now being prioritized to receive their booster dose at 3 months after their last dose. It is important to keep mom and baby safe during these times. #COVID19
Almost 2 years later & all of this love & wisdom still applies.
Find all resources, including our Grandmother Wisdom Guide here: https://t.co/LowK6ZkQVO
Watch & share PT 2 in @SharingMedicine's Covid Vaccine Q&A for kids 5-11, parents, guardians & caretakers: https://t.co/E3V28W9DAU
The physical, emotional, spiritual & mental well-being of the children in our communities & families matters.
SUPPORTS: https://t.co/XduMceK6yX
Reconciliation in healthcare includes sending urgent assistance to Bearskin Lake First Nation where #covid has now infected almost 50% of those living on reserve.
#IndigenousHealth#GoodMedicine