Dr. Shazma Mithani, MD, FRCPC
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*Posts are not medical advice
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That includes family doctors providing preventative care (which keeps people out of hospitals). It also includes services like home care and other supportive care that occurs in the community, rather than in hospitals. We need to start changing the conversation. /2
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May 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
That includes family doctors providing preventative care (which keeps people out of hospitals). It also includes services like home care and other supportive care that occurs in the community, rather than in hospitals. We need to start changing the conversation. /2
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2 doses is considered immune. Titres are only indicated in certain populations (like HCWs). Check with your doctor or public health on whether you should have them checked.
March 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
2 doses is considered immune. Titres are only indicated in certain populations (like HCWs). Check with your doctor or public health on whether you should have them checked.
2 doses of MMR is considered immune for measles. Titres are only tested in certain populations (like HCWs), and data shows that immunity exists outside what we can measure with antibody titres.
R value is 12-18 (compared to 2-3 for COVID).
R value is 12-18 (compared to 2-3 for COVID).
March 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
2 doses of MMR is considered immune for measles. Titres are only tested in certain populations (like HCWs), and data shows that immunity exists outside what we can measure with antibody titres.
R value is 12-18 (compared to 2-3 for COVID).
R value is 12-18 (compared to 2-3 for COVID).
6. Antibodies last in a newborn (from the birthing parent) for 6-12 months.
7. Vaccinated or partially vaccinated people can still get the disease but symptoms are mild.
8. Life threatening complications like pneumonia and encephalitis are much more likely if not vaccinated.
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7. Vaccinated or partially vaccinated people can still get the disease but symptoms are mild.
8. Life threatening complications like pneumonia and encephalitis are much more likely if not vaccinated.
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March 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
6. Antibodies last in a newborn (from the birthing parent) for 6-12 months.
7. Vaccinated or partially vaccinated people can still get the disease but symptoms are mild.
8. Life threatening complications like pneumonia and encephalitis are much more likely if not vaccinated.
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7. Vaccinated or partially vaccinated people can still get the disease but symptoms are mild.
8. Life threatening complications like pneumonia and encephalitis are much more likely if not vaccinated.
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4. The first MMR dose is at 12 months and the second is at either 18 months (or 4-6 years) depending where you live.
5. In outbreak situations and for international travel, an MMR dose can be given as early as 6 months (but 2 additional doses will still be needed later).
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5. In outbreak situations and for international travel, an MMR dose can be given as early as 6 months (but 2 additional doses will still be needed later).
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March 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
4. The first MMR dose is at 12 months and the second is at either 18 months (or 4-6 years) depending where you live.
5. In outbreak situations and for international travel, an MMR dose can be given as early as 6 months (but 2 additional doses will still be needed later).
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5. In outbreak situations and for international travel, an MMR dose can be given as early as 6 months (but 2 additional doses will still be needed later).
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I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. Until we can start reframing our approach to health as preventative rather than reactive, we are never going to solve our health system failures.
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February 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. Until we can start reframing our approach to health as preventative rather than reactive, we are never going to solve our health system failures.
@picardonhealth.bsky.social @fionamattatall.bsky.social @naheedd.bsky.social @caulfieldtim.bsky.social
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