The advice of public health officials is unequivocal: If you’re eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, get one as soon as possible. But for Tracey Brooks in Stoney Creek, Ont., the situation isn’t so simple. The 50-year-old mother of five would likely qualify for one because she has an autoimmune disorder and is the caregiver to […]
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Anger and frustration can take over when people hear rumblings of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy coming from their friends and relatives. But experts say to keep those tempers in check when engaging in what may turn into exasperating conversations. Those uncertain about the jab are less likely to be convinced to get one if they’re shouted […]
Over the past year, I’ve really dropped the ball when it comes to my daily Spanish practice. Although the pandemic might not be entirely to blame for this, I’m pretty sure it’s at least part of the problem, since in the before times I’d practise extra hard in advance of my next trip — and […]
A Quebec woman is the first in Canada to develop a blood clot after being vaccinated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. The woman received the vaccine produced at the Serum Institute of India, known as Covishield, and is recovering at home, the Public Health Agency of Canada said Tuesday. Reports of blood clots with low platelets […]
News of reported blood clots in a handful of American recipients of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has prompted some to wonder why certain brands of the jab are potentially causing the rare side effects while others aren’t. Experts say while the vaccines are safe and effective, it’s worth looking into whether the technology […]
TORONTO – The Ontario Medical Association says it’s “troubled” by findings regarding children’s mental health during the pandemic, including a decline in social and emotional development in youngsters, and a stark increase in emergency room visits from patients presenting with suicidal ideation. Mental health struggles have risen across different age groups, OMA doctors said Wednesday […]