Sudbury Health Unit Advises Waiting Until Fall for COVID-19 Booster Shots
Sudbury Health Unit advises waiting until fall for COVID-19 booster shots to maximize immune response. Getting a booster now may lead to waning immunity during the respiratory season. They urge individuals to boost their immunity before the start of the season when respiratory viruses are expected to peak. While most Canadians have received primary shots, interest in boosters has decreased. Federal and provincial health authorities encourage people to get vaccinated.
WHO Revises Variant Nomenclature to Monitor Omicron's Swift Changes
The WHO is updating its naming system for COVID-19 variants to better reflect the dominance and evolution of the Omicron variant. Omicron and its sublineages have largely replaced other variants since February 2022. The new system will classify Omicron sublineages as variants under monitoring, variants of interest, or variants of concern. The previous naming system lacked the necessary detail to compare the various Omicron-related viruses, which now account for over 98% of available sequences.
Cannabis: Veterans and Frontline Workers Embrace it as a Solution for PTSD and Depression
Steve Gloade, a retired RCMP officer, is now working for CannaConnect, a company that promotes the use of cannabis to address various conditions in veterans and frontline workers. The demand for medical marijuana among veterans has increased, leading to calls for more research into its medical benefits. However, concerns have been raised about using marijuana as a means to avoid addressing psychological trauma, emphasizing the need for counseling and peer support for veterans.
Organizational Leadership in Healthcare - A Conversation with Healthcare Leader & Ms. Canada Finalist, Sandra Mutilva
Today is an exciting day on the Caring Support Podcast because we have healthcare leader, midwife, scholar-practitioner, entrepreneur, consultant, expert witness, researcher and educator and Ms. Canada 2023 Finalist, Sandra Mutilva with us! Join us as we talk to Sandra about her amazing career and what led her to where she is.
Federal Government Orders Recall of Prime Energy Drink's Highly Caffeinated Version
A highly caffeinated version of a new energy drink, popularized by social media influencers, is being recalled in Canada. The drink, called Prime Energy, contains 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, exceeding Health Canada's limit by 20 milligrams. It was found on shelves in Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) initiated the recall following a health risk assessment by Health Canada.
Yukon Inks Preliminary Deal with Federal Government for Health Funding
Yukon and Northwest Territories have accepted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's health funding proposal, securing $380 million and $361 million respectively over 10 years. The agreements include increased health-care transfers and $73 million dedicated to each territory's specific concerns. Trudeau's offer was made in response to concerns about a national health-care crisis.