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  • A national conversation with an unparalleled look into the leading minds that are shaping today's COVID-19 public health decisions, and the emergence of a new normal.
    2023 FindMyVaccine Podcast.
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  • COVID-19 Fall Update: A New Variant and the Big Update on Strain Selection with Dr.Zain Chagla

    COVID-19 Fall Update: A New Variant and the Big Update on Strain Selection with Dr.Zain Chagla
    Sep 9 2024

    🎙️FindMyVaccine is back with infectious diseases physician, Dr. Zain Chagla, who joins us from Toronto in studio.

    As we head into Fall 2024, it's not just the leaves changing-we cover the latest updates on COVID-19, new variants, new boosters, and new messaging we head into respiratory season. 🦠

    In this episode, we cut through the noise and dive into what you need to know.

    ❓ Why is this surge happening again? We'll look at the data from this past summer's outbreaks and discuss why it's crucial to stay on top of this evolving situation.

    🛡️ Booster blues? Vaccine uptake is still low among at-risk populations, and there's a new booster in town. But how do you communicate that effectively to patients without sounding like a broken record—or worse, adding to the confusion?

    💡Navigating patient conversations around booster recommendations 🛑 and why the message has shifted. Get practical tips for identifying high-risk patients and translating NACI recommendations into action. It's not just about age; it's about timing, awareness, and making sure your patients understand why the next dose matters.

    📅 Plus, we discuss how to prioritize COVID vs. flu vaccines.

    🎧 Tune in for the latest on COVID, and more, with expert insights and a touch of humor.

    Key Concepts:
    • COVID Surge Alert: Hospitalizations and test positivity are up again 🦠📈
    • Vaccine Timing: Why it’s crucial to get your COVID shot now, with flu and RSV lurking around the corner. 🎯💉
    • Cross-Neutralization Explained: How the new COVID variants differ and why updated vaccines still provide protection. 🧬🛡️
    • COVID Therapeutics: Paxlovid effectiveness in the context of new variants🏃‍♂️📅
    • Patient Conversations: Strategies for helping patients understand their risks and prioritize getting vaccinated. 🗣️👩‍⚕️

    Dr. Zain Chagla

    Dr.Zain Chagla, MD MSc MD, FRCPC is an associate professor at McMaster University, co-medical director of infection control at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and a consultant in infection control at Woodstock General Hospital. Dr. Chagla is also a teacher at McMaster University where he won a clinician teaching award in internal medicine and a young investigator grant for his work in supporting undergraduate medical education at the University of Namibia.

    Dr. Chagla also has a Master of Science in infectious diseases and a diploma in tropical medicine and hygiene from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

    As an infectious disease specialist, Dr.Zain Chagla has given media interviews on the COVID-19 pandemic and published several op-eds on testing, disease elimination, and public health interventions. He has contributed to local, provincial, and federal policy planning, and to several clinical trials on COVID-19 therapies. He has published works on COVID-19 research, epidemiology, testing, and infection control. He is involved with a prospective cohort study looking at respiratory physiology and radiologic features of patients post covid with persistent symptoms over time, including those with long covid and those who were critically ill.
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    37 mins
  • The Six Most Urgent Questions about COVID and the Journey Ahead: Part 2

    The Six Most Urgent Questions about COVID and the Journey Ahead: Part 2
    Jun 12 2023
    ▶️🎧🎙️PART 2! Tools to use on the frontline and tips to engage your patients in 60 seconds or less. We untangle the complex web of the COVID-19 pandemic and plot a course for the journey ahead with 𝐃𝐫.Alan Kaplan and Dr.Marla Shapiro who break down all  you need to know.✔️✔️We take an in-depth look at the unfolding chapter of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the global health emergency phase over, yet COVID-19 remains a persistent adversary. . Seems like a contradiction, right? We're dissecting this communique and explore how to break it down on the frontlines. We ask, where are we headed now?✔️✔️We delve into the questions on everyone's mind: Do our current vaccines shield us against the elusive XBB.1.16 variant? What does the end of the 'emergency phase' actually mean for us on a day-to-day basis? And with the virus still lurking in our midst, how do we navigate this new landscape of coexistence?✔️✔️We examine the WHO's Technical Advisory Group (TAG) proposal to retire the original COVID-19 strain from future vaccines and explore what this could mean for the future of public vaccination strategies. ✔️✔️We're also talking the latest research on hybrid immunity and how to translate this for your patients in a meaningful way. What happens when natural infection immunity meets vaccine-induced immunity? Does this 'hybrid immunity' offer us an extra layer of protection?✔️✔️Keeping the conversation light, the information insightful, and the health advice actionable to navigate the road ahead. Let’s dive in! Dr.Alan Kaplan Dr.Alan Kaplan, MD,  CCFP(EM), CPC(HC) is a  family Physician practicing in York Region, Ontario, Canada.Regional Primary Care Lead, Central Regional Cancer ProgramChairperson of the Family Physician Airways Group of CanadaAlan is a practicing family physician and the Medical director of LHIN Pulmonary Rehabilitation clinics in Ontario, Canada. Alan chairs the Family Physician Airways Group of Canada (www.fpagc.com) and is also an Honorary Professor of Primary Care Respiratory Medicine of the Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, Singapore.Alan’s other positions include Co-Chair of the Health Quality Ontario COPD Community Management standards committee, Member of the Health Quality Ontario Asthma community management standards committee, Vice President Respiratory Effectiveness Group and Senate member of the International Primary Care Respiratory GroupAlan is also a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Toronto in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, while being a Member of the Physician Advisory Panel of the Medical Post, the Medical Advisory Committee of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada and a Member of Section of Allergy and Respiratory Therapeutics, Health Canada. Alan has authored 136 Peer Reviewed Articles and 104 Conference Abstracts. Dr. Marla Shapiro C.M., CCFP, MHSc, FRCPC, FCFP, NCMPProfessor, DFCM, University of TorontoDr. Shapiro completed medical school at McGill University and trained at the University of Toronto for her Masters of Health Science. She concluded her specialty training in Community Medicine, receiving her Fellowship in Preventive Medicine and Public Health from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She also holds a Fellowship in Family Medicine and is currently a Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. She is a credentialed expert in Menopause from the North American Menopause Society.Dr. Shapiro is seen on CTV NewsChannel as the medical expert. She is the author of the bestselling book, Life in the Balance: My Journey with Breast Cancer.Dr. Shapiro is a member of several advisory boards, having been a member of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, Research Canada and the Board of Trustees of the North American Menopause Society. She was the President of the North American Menopause Society in 2017 and the Scientific Chair of the 25th anniversary of NAMS.Currently she sits on the Board of the Terry Fox Research Institute and the Board of Trustees of the International Menopause Society. She received an Award of Excellence from the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and was awarded the Excellence in Creative Professional Activity by the University of Toronto. Dr. Shapiro was also chosen in the top 10 of the 50 most powerful doctors in Canada by the Medical Post. In 2015 Dr. Shapiro was named a Member of the Order of Canada for her contributions as a family physician and trusted source of health information. One of this country’s highest civilian honours, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron XBB.1.16 variant  
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    18 mins
  • The Six Most Urgent Questions about COVID and the Journey Ahead: Part 1

    The Six Most Urgent Questions about COVID and the Journey Ahead: Part 1
    Jun 5 2023
    ▶️🎧🎙️Today we untangle the complex web of the COVID-19 pandemic and plot a course for the journey ahead with 𝐃𝐫.Alan Kaplan and Dr.Marla Shapiro who break down all  you need to know.✔️✔️We take an in-depth look at the unfolding chapter of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the global health emergency phase over, yet COVID-19 remains a persistent adversary. . Seems like a contradiction, right? We're dissecting this communique and explore how to break it down on the frontlines. We ask, where are we headed now?✔️✔️We delve into the questions on everyone's mind: Do our current vaccines shield us against the elusive XBB.1.16 variant? What does the end of the 'emergency phase' actually mean for us on a day-to-day basis? And with the virus still lurking in our midst, how do we navigate this new landscape of coexistence?✔️✔️We examine the WHO's Technical Advisory Group (TAG) proposal to retire the original COVID-19 strain from future vaccines and explore what this could mean for the future of public vaccination strategies. ✔️✔️We're also talking the latest research on hybrid immunity and how to translate this for your patients in a meaningful way. What happens when natural infection immunity meets vaccine-induced immunity? Does this 'hybrid immunity' offer us an extra layer of protection?✔️✔️Keeping the conversation light, the information insightful, and the health advice actionable to navigate the road ahead. Let’s dive in! Dr.Alan Kaplan Dr.Alan Kaplan, MD,  CCFP(EM), CPC(HC) is a  family Physician practicing in York Region, Ontario, Canada.Regional Primary Care Lead, Central Regional Cancer ProgramChairperson of the Family Physician Airways Group of CanadaAlan is a practicing family physician and the Medical director of LHIN Pulmonary Rehabilitation clinics in Ontario, Canada. Alan chairs the Family Physician Airways Group of Canada (www.fpagc.com) and is also an Honorary Professor of Primary Care Respiratory Medicine of the Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, Singapore.Alan’s other positions include Co-Chair of the Health Quality Ontario COPD Community Management standards committee, Member of the Health Quality Ontario Asthma community management standards committee, Vice President Respiratory Effectiveness Group and Senate member of the International Primary Care Respiratory GroupAlan is also a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Toronto in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, while being a Member of the Physician Advisory Panel of the Medical Post, the Medical Advisory Committee of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada and a Member of Section of Allergy and Respiratory Therapeutics, Health Canada. Alan has authored 136 Peer Reviewed Articles and 104 Conference Abstracts. Dr. Marla Shapiro C.M., CCFP, MHSc, FRCPC, FCFP, NCMPProfessor, DFCM, University of TorontoDr. Shapiro completed medical school at McGill University and trained at the University of Toronto for her Masters of Health Science. She concluded her specialty training in Community Medicine, receiving her Fellowship in Preventive Medicine and Public Health from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She also holds a Fellowship in Family Medicine and is currently a Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. She is a credentialed expert in Menopause from the North American Menopause Society.Dr. Shapiro is seen on CTV NewsChannel as the medical expert. She is the author of the bestselling book, Life in the Balance: My Journey with Breast Cancer.Dr. Shapiro is a member of several advisory boards, having been a member of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, Research Canada and the Board of Trustees of the North American Menopause Society. She was the President of the North American Menopause Society in 2017 and the Scientific Chair of the 25th anniversary of NAMS.Currently she sits on the Board of the Terry Fox Research Institute and the Board of Trustees of the International Menopause Society. She received an Award of Excellence from the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and was awarded the Excellence in Creative Professional Activity by the University of Toronto. Dr. Shapiro was also chosen in the top 10 of the 50 most powerful doctors in Canada by the Medical Post. In 2015 Dr. Shapiro was named a Member of the Order of Canada for her contributions as a family physician and trusted source of health information. One of this country’s highest civilian honours, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation.   
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    22 mins

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