Dr. Peter Rowe on Immunity Debt: “ I don’t know what the rationale would be to say that children should be exposed to major illnesses ( to help their immunity) – people will die.” protectbc.ca/long-covid-rea…

“ There is no single universal drug for treatment (of Long COVID in kids). Some people think there is nothing we can do. But there are a variety of specific symptom-based therapies we can use now. “ ( while waiting for RCT trials). Dr. Peter Rowe protectbc.ca/long-covid-rea…

Breaking report from Gov Canada PHAC: “Our analysis revealed that more than half of COVID-19 survivors experienced one or more symptoms more than a year after their initial infection” canada.ca/en/public-heal…

Come to the Millions Missing BC Rally On Saturday, May 10th from 1-2:30 pm at Jack Poole Plaza to support people living with ME/ CFS and Long COVID in BC and advocate for more funding for research into treatment.

Measles, like COVID is a contagious airborne virus. Handwashing is ineffective for prevention but what is effective includes vaccination, use of masks especially N95 masks, cleaning the air in schools and a public awareness campaign. cbc.ca/listen/live-ra….

The Federal government gives BC $194 million annually to treat rare diseases. Medications are not just for curing diseases but to alleviate suffering and improve quality of life. If the drug was $1 the committee would never have been involved. vancouversun.com/news/member-of…

Protect healthcare workers and patients by supporting the landmark standard Z94.4 for the use of respirators in healthcare proposed by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). August 19th is the deadline to weigh in at : publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details/5…

Sign the letter from the Canadian Aerosol Transmission Coalition: We support the latest draft CSA Z94.4, Selection, Use and Care of Respirators – to protect ALL workers, especially healthcare. aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca

Long COVID in kids happens at a critical time when kids are physically and mentally developing and may increase their risk for long term disability. This is why we need more research and resources for this condition to help kids now. archive.ph/7mtb8

Parent advocacy groups have asked the Ministry of Health to install HEPA filters in all BC schools to protect our kids with no results. Private schools like St. Georges upgraded their HVAC's with HEPA filters according to ASHRAE guidelines. x.com/InspiredAquaCA…

The BOHS in the UK is officially recommending respirators in healthcare settings. Let’s hope that the CSA standard Z94.4 for the use of respirators in all healthcare settings will become official in Canada to protect healthcare workers and patients. x.com/SafeDavid3/sta…

COVID cases in BC and across Canada are increasing, decreased waste water testing and reporting is not going to prevent people from getting sick and hospitals becoming overrun.

Healthcare and education sector workers have had the highest number of COVID claims with WorkSafeBC. They will continue to become sick with COVID even if WorkSafeBC has stopped posting the claims as of January 2025.

Demand Federal Action on Biomedical Care for Children Living with Long COVID. Sign the Children's Long COVID Network Petition: change.org/p/demand-feder…

Kids and teenagers face a significantly higher risk of various PASC outcomes after reinfection with SARS-CoV-2. We need to support vaccination, ongoing research for PASC, identify high-risk subgroups, and improve prevention and care strategies. thelancet.com/journals/lanin…

The petition to demand funding for biomedical research for Long COVID in Children is up to 484 signatures, only 16 more signatures needed and it can be presented at the House of Commmons! Please sign the the petition today: change.org/p/demand-feder…