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COPD Canada is a national non-profit patient advocacy association providing educational information and up-to-date medical news for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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We're pleased to announce that the latest edition of "Living with COPD” Winter 2025 – 2026 V20-2 is now available: www.copdcanada.info/living-with-...
December 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
December 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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In this short video, Dr. Vivien Brown talks about the importance of staying up to date with routine and recommended immunizations | youtu.be/5IbaFSEcYp0 #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized
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December 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
It’s important to stay healthy and protected of viruses, both for yourself and for those you care about. Recommended vaccinations are a safe and effective way to maintain good health. www.copdcanada.info/rsv-respirat...
December 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Ma liste de vérification de la MPOC est un outil que vous pouvez utiliser lorsque vous discutez avec votre fournisseur de soins de santé. Pour télécharger un exemplaire: www.copdcanada.info/my-copd-chec...
December 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
December 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
First Twice-Yearly Biologic Approved for Severe Eosinophilic Asthma www.medpagetoday.com/allergyimmun...
First Twice-Yearly Biologic Approved for Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
Ultra-long-acting depemokimab offers potential for better uptake
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December 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) has recently released an engaging infographic titled “Guarding Health, Driving Productivity,” which underscores the extensive economic benefits of investing in shingles (herpes zoster) immunization programs. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/shingles-and...
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
President of the Canadian Thoracic Society, Dr. Erika Penz, speaks out about the landmark tobacco settlement and her personal experience being surrounded by cigarette smoke growing up in the prairies. Well worth a read: doi.org/10.1080/2474...
December 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Tobacco Settlement Funds If you smoked regularly before Nov. 20, 1998 and were diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, you may qualify for $14,400 - $100,000 from a landmark settlement. www.copdcanada.info/tobacco-sett...
December 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Canadian Act on COPD National Steering Group (NSG) has developed "My COPD Checklist" which empowers patients to have meaningful discussions with their health care providers. To download the Checklist: www.copdcanada.info/my-copd-chec...
December 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
New study concludes that High Dose Flu vaccine outperforms regular dose. The study compared high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV) versus standard-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (SD-IIV). To review the Flunity-HD study: www.thelancet.com/article/S014...
December 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
60% de hospitalizations pour le grippe arriver a les adultes 65 et plus vieux, c’est evitable par vaccination. Renseignez-vous auprès de votre fournisseur de soins de santé au sujet des vaccins recommandes. www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
December 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and why should older adult’s care? Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus/
December 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Tobacco Settlement Funds If you smoked regularly before Nov. 20, 1998 and were diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, you may qualify for $14,400 - $100,000 from a landmark settlement. www.copdcanada.info/tobacco-sett...
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
What is a flare-up action plan? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-is-a-fl...
December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Should you keep a record of flare-ups? Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/copd-flare-u...
December 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Here are some quick facts that you should know about the flu shot. Talk to your health care provider to make sure you get yours for this season so you can stay healthy. www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
December 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. What causes flare-ups? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-causes-...
December 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
If your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into taking action. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/copd-symptom...
December 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
What to Know About the H3N2 Flu Strain That Has Experts Concerned www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
What to Know About the H3N2 Flu Strain That Has Experts Concerned
The U.S. may be in for yet another rough flu season
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December 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
If you’re living with a chronic lung condition, the influenza, RSV and pneumococcal vaccinations are recommended for you. To learn more, speak to your health care provider.
December 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Hey, Canada! It’s the season…of flu. Be sure to roll up your sleeves and #GetImmunized against influenza! | www.immunize.ca/sites/defaul... #influenza #flu #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #FluSeason #SleevesUpCanada
November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. Never ignore flare-ups! #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/never-ignore...
December 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
If your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into an action plan. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM