Pediatric infectious disease doctor, CIHR-GSK Chair in Pediatric Vaccinology, mother, learner, dedicated to individual and community health. Tweets are my own.
"A pandemic...will require a new vision of global solidarity and a vision of solidarity among nations. A pandemic can challenge conventional ideas of national sovereignty, security or territoriality. It also requires solidarity within and among health care institutions... 1/2
On June 7 we honoured Dalhousie resident researchers with awards and scholarships. We are so proud of all they have accomplished so far and can't wait to see what they do next! https://t.co/wE5q6hAh3Y
Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic opened a drop-in clinic for those displaced by the Tantallon/Hammonds Plains fire at the Canada Games Comfort Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Dr., Halifax on May 29 from 1 - 5 p.m. and May 30 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. https://t.co/7uS6KLU2sI
@VACCres Director Dr. Scott Halperin: GSK funding is a catalyst for….amplifying our impact locally and nationally….in vaccinology, pandemic preparedness and response. @DalhousieU @GSK @nsgov
We would like to sincerely thank GSK today for a significant, $1-million investment in support of CCfV. This funding will strengthen research capacity through new infrastructure and jobs. Release: https://t.co/aev2cLx8pH
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The 28th Annual ID Research Day & 15th Annual CCfV Symposium is happening this Tuesday, April 4th! Visit the webpage for more details: https://t.co/JdCxmulNH7
#NS#influenza cases in RED (just lab-confirmed ones);over half in #NovaScotians <19 yrs old. Grey is flu in prev yrs. If you are 6 months of age or older book #flu#vaccine at a pharmacy: <https://t.co/AAud5MAl6y> #VaccineSaveLives Epi graph:<https://t.co/ICBtLUpuPn>
(3/3) as are #COVID19 vaccines. Please stay home if sick, wear a mask to interrupt spread (to and from you), and get vaccinated yourself. Book #flu & #COVID vaccines at https://t.co/AAud5MASW6 or call 1-833-797-7772 Thank you! @IWKHealth @Doctors_NS@NSHAcentral@DalMedSchool
This is the #RSV#epi curve in NS now - early onset, more cases than usual. (A thread) #Influenza & #COVID19 are also circulating - these 2 are #vaccine-preventable. #RSV vaccines are in development. @VACCres is enrolling #babies in #RSV passive immunization studies...
(2/3) Healthy term, preterm and at risk little ones eligible - see https://t.co/gpQAfPzOuB If interested please email: <[email protected]> or <[email protected]> Meanwhile #influenza vaccine is available for infants 6 months of age and older,
Are you between the ages of 18-45? You may be able to help with a #ClinicalTrial of an #mRNAflu vaccine in #Halifax. More about the study: https://t.co/0sHZ6ApzyL
We're seeking volunteers for a clinical trial assessing the COVAC-2 COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose. Are you 18+, healthy, not planning on becoming pregnant, & already had 2 doses of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine? More about participation: https://t.co/u4p4JB8S0L
@ChiefSciCan Such important work - striving to understand long term consequences of a pathogen that enters by the respiratory route and can have multi-system consequences that can alter our wellbeing. Honored to #learn from these tremendous #Canadian#scientists and #collaborators#COVID
Nova Scotia Health staff and doctors have shown up for patients, day after day, through over two years of a pandemic. In March 2020, we called them heroes.
This is a reminder - they are still showing up; they still deserve our respect. They are still heroes.
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