Yet anyone expecting Second World War-style victory parades should temper their expectations. Part of the problem is the number of people who refuse to get vaccinated, or are still on the fence about it. An Angus Reid poll released April 26 found that 10 per cent of Canadians say they “w...
Since vaccines protect not only those who take them, but also the people who otherwise could have been infected, there are many plausible motives for choosing to get vaccinated. Apart from the most obvious – wanting to protect oneself or one's children from becoming ill – research shows that...
and that's still what's filling up our hospitals, particularly in the Midwest," says Dr. O'Horo. "We know that the vaccines are incredibly effective against delta. And this is the best reason to get vaccinated or boosted right now, if you're eligible, because...
so I can focus more attention on the interesting bits. By getting vaccinated I put the vaccination question to rest quickly. There’s nothing more to decide about it since I’ve already done it. I don’t have to waste any energy on fussing over whether or not to ...
With the COVID-19 vaccine, I believe we are on the right path toward reaching an end to the pandemic and returning to normal life – but it is going to take all of us doing our part by choosing to get vaccinated, continuing to wear masks, maintaining social distancing and practicing han...
Jumpstart your puppy’s immune system. In their first year of life, puppies will need to visit their veterinarian numerous times to get vaccinated for and become immunized against potentially fatal, yet preventable infectious diseases. The worst of these are Distemper and Parvo. ...
If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19vaccines, it’s not too late. Health officials say it’s important to get vaccinated ahead of theholidays, when respiratory bugs tend to spread with travel and indoor celebrations. ...
Dr. Paul Duprex, a vaccine researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, says it's crucial people get vaccinated against the coronavirus so there's less virus to mutate and spread. "The significance of breakthrough infections is people who are vaccinated can pass it on," Duprex said. "What ...
With so many health experts, public officials, and organizations pushing for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters, you may be wondering why vaccinated individuals are still getting sick with COVID-19. The answer takes some explanation, with the help of Dan Diekema, MD, MS, hospital epidemiologist...
For its part,the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that breakthrough cases are "expected"and that "there will be a small percentage of fully vaccinated people who still get sick, are hospitalized, or die from Covid-19." ...