Our household has COVID, primary school the likely source. We work hard to avoid it but this reflects that once again our community is awash with this virus, the 2nd-3rd major spike this year without any very ‘low’ period in between. Every infection/re-infection does damage so

The greatest irony of these appointments is that Trump's life was saved by experimental monoclonals (Regeneron), and he oversaw Project Warp Speed, and the first antiviral. Now he's bringing on the types who would never have approved any of it, and would have just let him croak.

10 INCREDIBLE ways to BOOST your immune system: The Measles vaccine The Mumps vaccine The Rubella vaccine The Tetanus vaccine The Diphtheria vaccine The Polio vaccine The HPV vaccine The Pneumonia vaccine The Hepatitis B vaccine The Covid-19 vaccine

Just to bust the myth that Covid vaccines "didn't work" They did Big time Remember this?

⚠️ BREAKING: California reports two new human cases of H5N1 bird flu, bringing the statewide total to 31. 60 cases have been reported nationwide this year.

Strong new evidence for T cell exhaustion in myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) reflecting chronic viral infection, relevant to #LongCovid, and possible path to treatment candidates pnas.org/doi/epub/10.10… PNASNews

High rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae ("walking pneumonia") in Ontario, 2024, especially in those age 5-17. 16.3% of a subset of 135 specimens had mutations that suggest resistance to macrolide antibiotics. Link: tinyurl.com/3ddnd29w

The Aga Khan devoted his life to peace and prosperity for all. He worked across continents and cultures to resolve the world’s greatest humanitarian challenges: poverty, education, and gender inequality. He was an extraordinary man of vision, faith, and generosity, and I know

What a game. What a finish. Hearing 18,000 faithful at the Bell Centre roar in cheers for a Bruin & Leaf gives me goosebumps. And how about Sid the Kid. Wow. #ClutchMusic #fournationsfaceoff #OhCanada #Canada 🇨🇦

Ontario's Premier Ford has failed on the basic management of Ontario's ERs. Closed ERs, severely overcrowded and too long waits for everything. This is a top election issue. Here is what alan drummond and I have to say. ottawacitizen.com/opinion/venugo… via @ottawacitizen

Canadaaaaaaaaaa! YES! #OurGame #Canada #Hockey

Sometimes vaccine efficacy is subtle Sometimes it isn't

The most disturbing aspect of the #measles crisis is the normalization of outbreaks and deaths of a close to 100% preventable disease.

Wishing all my dear Muslim friends, colleagues & family a blessed month of Ramadan. Let thirst & hunger bring patience, humility & compassion. Let open hearts bring open minds. #community #RamadanMubarak

Ontario is currently experiencing a measles outbreak, with the vast majority of cases occurring in unvaccinated individuals who were eligible to receive the vaccine. The measles vaccine is safe, free, widely available, and very effective.

Wishing my dear friends, colleagues & families, along with all celebrating, a most blessed Persian New Year. May it bring opportunities for embracing gifts of peace, kinship & unity. Nawruz Mubarak #Nawruz #PersianNewYear

A sign of maturity is caring more about being respected than being liked. Liking is shallow affection. It comes from being pleasant—you bend over backwards to accommodate others. Respect is deep regard. It's earned by being principled—you consistently stand up for your values.

Wishing all my dear Muslim brothers, sisters, friends, colleagues & families a blessed #EidMubarak May all the gifts of Ramadan endure, bringing opportunities for peace, unity & a better future for all facing hardships. #Community #Eid2025