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The detection of another case of wild #polio virus in Africa is greatly concerning, even if it’s not unexpected given the recent outbreak in Malawi. We're supporting govts carry out large-scale vaccination campaigns to halt the virus & protect children from its damaging impacts.

Congratulations to sikhulilemoyo (former Fogarty fellow) & Tulio de Oliveira (DS-I Africa grantee) for inclusion in TIME 's 100 Most Influential People 2022 for their work identifying #Omicron. #GlobalHealthResearch matters! time.com/collection/100…

Congratulations sikhulilemoyo for making TIME's list of the 100 most influential people of 2022 #TIME100 ti.me/3G7EjYF

🍏ICYMI - In a study led by Pascal Lavoie David Goldfarb @UBCPediatrics @BCCHResearch, researchers found that schools are not at higher risk for #COVID19. These finding have now been published in a peer-reviewed journal (BMJ_Open). To learn more ⤵️ bcchr.ca/news/study-fin…

Data are starting to confirm what everyone feared: in rich countries, disadvantaged children have fallen behind most. Poorer countries are hit hardest; millions of children will never go back to school at all. unicef.org/reports/state-… 3/11

Yes I agree - very much a stand up guy (who also happens to stand tall!). Very happy to see that Botswana now has it's very own fully qualified Pediatric Cardiologist! Shubhayan Sanatani

A COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5 is subject to Health Canada review/approval & is anticipated to be coming soon. Parents are strongly encouraged to register their child online now to be prepared: getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca

Monkeypox declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization following a surge in cases bbc.in/3cuIF0Z

An early & rapid rise in influenza-related hospitalizations in those 16 years & younger in 🇨🇦, from the most recent week of hospital surveillance (via IMPACT network). Clinics offering flu shots in Canada can be found here: bit.ly/3EEKe6W

I’ve been monitoring #influenza activity for many years, and I’ve NEVER seen a map that looked like this. 🦠🔥🦠🔥🦠

Frontline dispatch on influenza from Dr. Melanie Bechard!⬇️ Folks in BC can book an appointment for the flu shot online or by phone: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/he… (👏🏽 to those who already have!)

Michael Schwandt Love this messaging. We need to get this message to schools. By the way, it would be amazing if the family flu clinics are re-introduced. It is really one of my favourite public health clinics in BC. We can vaccinate our entire household in one appointment rather than 2-3.

“So choosing #vaccination is much better than getting those complications from what is a vaccine-preventable illness” Also 😷 and stay 🏠 when sick Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/9329138/f…

❄️ This season it’s important to get children vaccinated for flu as soon as possible. In B.C., flu vaccines are free for everyone six months and older. Learn more: fraserhealth.ca/flu

Strep A: Analysis by UKHSA suggests a nasal spray vaccine that offers protection to children against flu may also help reduce the rate of group A strep infections. Read more ➡ gov.uk/government/new… #StrepA

Influenza A … “will continue to circulate for several weeks, with the possibility of more spread during the holiday period. A secondary wave due to influenza B also sometimes follows later in the season. If you have not yet been vaccinated against influenza, now is the time.”

If no new cases are found today, the Ebola outbreak in Uganda will be officially declared over

Congratulations Iryna Kayda, MSc for winning runner up for best oral presentation at #ubcmedexpo2023! The Institute for Global Health (IGH) Maggie Woo Kinshella

WHO statement on reported clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China WHO has made an official request to #China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children. At a press conference on 13

Very well deserved Maggie Woo Kinshella !👏🏻🎉