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Jun 9, 2009 · The author begins with an account of Chisholm’s life, from a young, decorated Ontario soldier to physician, psychiatrist, major-general, deputy minister of health at the federal level, representative to the United Nations and thence to WHO.
- S. William A. Gunn
- 2009
The story of how the groundbreaking mRNA vaccines were developed to help the world fight COVID-19 is a fascinating one — but it’s been missing a key part, according to a scientist who says a...
Jan 1, 2009 · This is the story of a man and an institution: Brock Chisholm, world-renowned psychiatrist, one of the most influential Canadians of the twentieth century, and first director-general of the World Health Organization, which he built up against overwhelming political odds after the Second World War.
- Myth 1: I Don't Need to Get The Vaccine as I'm Not at Risk
- Myth 2: The Vaccine Was Tested Too Fast and Isn't Safe
- Myth 3: Covid Vaccines Are Unsafe For Certain People
One misconception discussed Wednesday was the idea that people don't need to get vaccinated because they aren't personally at risk. Family physician Dr. Sarita Verma, the dean, president and CEO of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, said that line of thinking just doesn't add up. For one, people infected with COVID-19 could end up with long-t...
Another myth raised Wednesday is that the vaccine was tested too quickly, and is therefore inherently unsafe. Hill said that simply isn't the case. "The truth of the matter is that the vaccine was tested extremely rigorously, and the speed with which we were able to develop the vaccine was based on improved collaboration," she said. Dr. Noah Ivers ...
Dr. Upton Allen, chief of infectious diseases at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, also stressed that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe for all racial and ethnic groups. Most people, he said, can get vaccinated without having to talk to their doctors first. But that's not true for everyone. Some people should talk to their physician, such as ...
Nov 17, 2020 · Dr Chisholm was a psychiatrist, and he fought hard to ensure that mental health was included in that definition. Canada has continued to lead in multiple areas of public health, including gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, polio and more.
Oct 15, 2024 · Everyone 6 months of age and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Immunization is one of the most effective ways to protect against severe illness from COVID-19. COVID-19 and influenza immunizations are free and available for everyone 6 months and older in BC this fall.
Aug 25, 2021 · Measures being considered — or already in use — include allowing only people who have proof of vaccination to attend crowded venues, such as sporting events or concerts; higher health insurance premiums for unvaccinated folks; and vaccination mandates from employers.
