#FlattenTheCurve to reduce the impact of #COVID19:
➡️Postpone or cancel non-essential travel outside of Canada
➡️Practice #SocialDistancing; avoid large events & crowded spaces
➡️Practice good hygiene such as frequent #handwashing
For the latest updates: https://t.co/CO7GNLr4RH
@MarchellC @LArtdelInfusion @CPHO_Canada “Self-monitor” when returning from areas other than China or Iran, “self-quarantine” when returning from China or Iran. We need to have confidence in our Public Health system!
Gardasil 9 is the vaccine used in NB for protection against HPV. Annually, students in 7th grade are eligible to receive a 2 dose series available in school, at Public Health, or from their health care provider. #Med6724
Gardasil 9 safety update: two new CDC studies in @AAPJournals find no unexpected safety problems with the vaccine; 97% of reported adverse events were not serious & similar to findings in clinical trials. https://t.co/BAUWA6tjFt
"We need to seize this opportunity as a health sector to transform our system from one that simply treats disease to one that promotes health..." — @Ecosurgeon
New Cdn @TheLancet indicators suggest need for greener health care system: https://t.co/aHb2BEPyvL
So greatful to have been part of this with Dr. Rob Anda, Laura Porter, and Kathy Adams over the past 2 days. Look out NB...we’re trained and coming at ya!!
#ACEInterface#NEAR#traumainformed#health
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common, and the effects can add up over time. 61% of adults had at least 1 ACE and 16% had 4 or more #ACEs. Preventing ACEs can help children and adults thrive. Read how in the latest #VitalSigns. https://t.co/V7j0msMsB6
From our southern neighbours in the USA, "Talk, Test, Treat" is a message we can all use when it comes to #STBBI prevention, detection, and treatment. #Med6724
@KeldaNewport First person voice is an integral part of policy development when it comes to populations such as persons who use drugs. The phrase “nothing for us, without us” resonates with me in this case, as well as with many other disadvantaged groups.
Do you know the answer to this?? 🧐
New partner? Condom broke (or oops...forgot!)? You found out your partner has an #STBBI?
Those are just a few examples of when you should be tested.
#Med6724
#Syphilis is preventable and curable. Routine screening can help diagnose and treat the infection before serious complications develop. Learn more: https://t.co/itezv3TjgP
A great resource that can help us reduce #stigma when it comes to those difficult conversations. Reducing stigma can improve health outcomes, and we must be aware of our own attitudes and behaviours when working together with patients and clients. #Med6288#Med6724
Download our resource “Language matters: Using Respectful Language in Relation to Sexual Health, Substance use, & Intersecting Stigmas” https://t.co/LTt7K996Nt
@YYCsexualhealth