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Ms. Que Banh Aug 21, 2025

**They don't mention that many kids who got #covid (then #LongCovid) ended up at this clinic! Expect more #failures from #BCPublicHealth when they have #eugenist #BonnieHenry calling the #PublicHealthSafety shots. I'm not surprised with this news at all.**

#Pediatric unit closing, #physicians say they are overwhelmed by demand.

A memo from the #pediatricians to their non-ER physician colleagues said that the Urgent Pediatric Assessment Clinic will close on Sept. 1.

The memo advises that patients requiring urgent pediatric consultation — within 24 hours — should be sent to Victoria General’s emergency department, where they can be assessed by an ER doctor with a subsequent on-call pediatric referral as needed.

For patients needing semi-urgent pediatric consultation — within four weeks — the pediatrician on call at Victoria General can assist with the referral and triaging.

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/pediatric-unit-closing-physicians-say-they-are-overwhelmed-by-demand-11104220

#BCpoli #ChildrensHealth #CovidIsNotOver #BCNDP #BCNewDeathParty #CDNpoli #FailureToProtect #ChildrensRights #PatientRights #Medical #Health #FireBonnieHenry #VictoriaGeneralHospital #WearAMask #MaskUpSaveLives

Pediatric unit closing, physicians say they are overwhelmed by demand

A memo from the pediatricians to their non-ER physician colleagues said that the Urgent Pediatric Assessment Clinic will close on Sept. 1.

Times Colonist

Undark Dec 11, 2024

Supporters argue that gain-of-function studies are key to preparing for pandemics, but critics warn of their dangers.

#ScienceDebate #USPolitics #GainOfFunction #ResearchEthics #Biosecurity #PublicHealth #SciencePolicy #PandemicPreparedness #HealthResearch #Vaccines #EthicsInScience #ResearchSafety #Innovation #Bioethics #PublicHealthSafety #ScientificDiscovery #HealthPolicy #VirusResearch #ResponsibleScience #science #politics #undark

The Long, Contentious Battle to Regulate Gain-of-Function Work

For years, experts have tussled over whether — and how — to restrict risky pathogen research. Is a compromise possible?

Undark Magazine

The-14 Apr 29, 2024

Protecting communities: The urgency of vaccinating to prevent a measles resurgence
#Health #Vaccination #Measles #MMR #VaccinateNow #MeaslesPrevention #PublicHealthSafety #Immunization #WhoopingCough #AntiVaccination #VaccineHesitancy
https://the-14.com/protecting-communities-the-urgency-of-vaccinating-to-prevent-a-measles-resurgence/

RiskMap Aug 24, 2023

⚡️ Zika virus outbreak in Thailand prompts warning by Department of Disease Control. Expectant mothers at high risk due to virus transmission to unborn children, causing birth defects. Public urged to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Pregnant women advised to protect themselves from Aedes mosquito bites. #ZikaVirus #PublicHealthSafety https://www.riskmap.com/incidents/1884437/articles/188208789/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

RiskMap Aug 7, 2023

⚡️ Investigation underway as a day spa in Northern California is suspected to be the origin of a fatal outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. Three cases, including two deaths, among recent customers have been reported. The spa has been closed for investigation after health officials found no permits for its operation. Visitors are advised to monitor their health. #LegionnairesDiseaseOutbreak #PublicHealthSafety https://www.riskmap.com/incidents/1875004/articles/186844085/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

True Man Review Jul 16, 2023

Extremely Crowded Waterpark in Chine.
#WaterParkCrowding #OvercrowdedTourism #PublicHealthSafety
#WaterPark #TouristCrowding #SafetyFirst #PublicHealthAwareness
#WaterParkNews #TouristCrowdManagement #PublicHealthDiscussion

https://www.truemanreview.com/crowded-chaos-thousands-of-tourists-crammed-at-water-park-in-china/

Crowded Chaos: Thousands Of Tourists Crammed At Water Park In China

Witness the startling scene captured on video as thousands of tourists squeeze into a water park in China, defying social distancing norms. Discover the reasons behind the overcrowding, the safety measures implemented, and the implications for public health and safety.

True Man Review