Tag: COVID-19
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Share tradition, not the flu: Saskatchewan kicks off fall immunization drive with 11,500+ bookings
Kickoff marks a proactive season for vaccines across Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Fall Immunization Program officially began on Tuesday, with health-care professionals, including Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, rolling up their sleeves to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The campaign’s slogan, Share tradition, not the flu, underscored the province’s emphasis on protecting families…
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Covid-19 Alters Sperm in Mice and May Elevate Anxiety in Offspring, Study Finds
Overview: A glimpse into potential intergenerational effects Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne report that Covid-19 infection in male mice caused changes in their sperm that correlated with increased anxiety-like behaviours in their offspring. The findings, published in Nature Communications, raise questions about whether the virus could have lasting…
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Vaccination Clinics Open Oct 20 for Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines
Overview: Two vaccines, one goal — better protection for everyone Starting Monday, October 20, residents can begin receiving both the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. This year’s vaccination effort emphasizes accessibility and broad eligibility, with the COVID-19 vaccine offered to everyone aged six months and older, and the influenza vaccine available to anyone six months and…
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Covid-19 Can Change Sperm in Mice, Potentially Elevating Anxiety in Offspring, Study Finds
Overview of the Findings A new study from Australia suggests that Covid-19 infection in male mice can alter the molecular makeup of their sperm, with potential consequences for the mental health of their offspring. The research, conducted by scientists at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne and published in Nature Communications,…
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Covid infection in male mice may raise anxiety in offspring, study suggests
Covid infection in male mice may alter offspring anxiety A new study from Australia’s Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health suggests that Covid-19 infection in male mice can cause changes in their sperm that influence the behavior and brain development of their future offspring. The findings, published in Nature Communications on October 11, point…
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Online Therapy Proves as Effective as In-Person Care, Swedish Study Finds
Online therapy matches the patchwork of in-person care, even during a crisis The rapid shift to online therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic was a global experiment in mental health care. In Sweden, researchers tracked 2,300 patients over six years – three years before and three years during the pandemic – to see whether treatment outcomes…
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Online therapy proves as effective as in-person care, study shows
A pivotal finding for mental health care As the world navigated the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health services faced a rapid shift from clinic rooms to screens. A large Swedish study followed 2,300 patients over six years, spanning three years before the pandemic and three years during it. The results offer reassurance to…
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Online Therapy Proves Comparable to In-Person Care in Swedish Study
New evidence supports online therapy as a viable alternative to in-person care The transition to online mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic was abrupt and uncertain. A large Swedish study tracked 2,300 patients treated in public mental health services over six years—three years before and three years during the pandemic—to evaluate whether remote care…
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COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines in Nova Scotia: Book Now
Vaccination is open in Nova Scotia: Protect yourself and your community Appointments are now available for this season’s COVID-19 and flu vaccines in Nova Scotia. Public Health recommends vaccination for anyone aged six months and older, aligning with global advice to reduce the impact of respiratory illnesses as we head into the fall and winter…
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Nova Scotia Opens COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Bookings: Protect Your Family This Season
Nova Scotia Opens COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Bookings for Everyone As the new vaccine season arrives, Nova Scotians can start booking shots for both COVID-19 and influenza. Public Health announced that vaccination bookings begin this Thursday, with a broad range of locations offering the vaccines. Whether you prefer a visit to your family doctor, a…