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- 12/20/2021
Skin reactions to mRNA vaccines tend to be mild, transient
Both short-term and delayed cutaneous reactions not a contraindication to second doses. - 12/20/2021
CMAJ letter to the editor criticizing use of image of young hijab-wearing girl sparks backlash
The letter to the editor called hijabs "tools of oppression" in certain contexts, which sparked dissent among medical professionals on Twitter, with many decrying the letter as Islamophobic. - 12/20/2021
New guidance coming on testing, tracing as Ontario contends with Omicron: Dr. Moore
Ontario is preparing to change its approach to COVID-19 testing and contact tracing as the Omicron variant strains resources, with the province's top doctor saying residents may soon have to take on more responsibility when it comes to notifying others of exposure. - 12/19/2021
Quebec heightens restrictions in wake of rising COVID-19 cases
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube called the situation "critical'' as he announced today that bars, theatres and entertainment venues will close as of 5 p.m. today. - 12/19/2021
Biogen cuts the price tag on its Alzheimer's drug in half
That means the annual cost for a person of average weight will amount to $28,200. - 12/19/2021
Moderna: Initial booster data shows good results on Omicron
Moderna said lab tests showed the half-dose booster shot increased by 37 times the level of so-called neutralizing antibodies able to fight Omicron. - 12/19/2021
Close the toilet before you flush: How not to invite Delta and Omicron to your Christmas parties
While many, including Queen Elizabath II, will be forgoing their normal Christmas festivities, if you are charging ahead, the organization COVID-STOP has some advice. - 12/19/2021
Should I work one more year?
One more year syndrome. That's what Dr. Matt Poyner calls it. The tendency, as financial independence approaches, to seek problems, weak spots and reasons to worry. - 12/19/2021
Ontario health units working around high COVID test demand as Omicron spreads
Ottawa Public Health advised health workers in a memo last week that virus testing is no longer available to everyone in a timely manner due to a surge in demand. - 12/19/2021
EU approves 5th COVID-19 vaccine for bloc, one by Novavax
Novavax says it currently is testing how its shots will hold up against the Omicron variant, and like other manufacturers has begun formulating an updated version to better match that variant in case in case it's eventually needed.