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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Why you should continue to get the COVID-19 vaccine every year!

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Allergy Misinformation Across Social Media Platforms www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... by @sabivm.bsky.social et al. "Allergy misinformation achieves high engagement with limited public correction..." 31%: natural cure promotion 24%: IgG testing endorsement 18%: medication fearmongering

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Influenza is here and she isn’t playing.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Hey Vinay Prasad, science belongs to everyone. You’ve bemoaned how the FDA and CDC were not transparent for years, yet here you are intentionally refusing to share evidence. This data does not belong to you. It belongs to the American people. Release it.

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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 02/12/2025

The #HCWvsHunger leaderboard has changed up again! Five hours left to donate to your favorite anti hunger organization and log that donation at HCWvsHunger.org! Anything can happen in these last hours…

1 diagnose and treats 2 kidvengers 3 mealiodosis 4 brain docs 5 Isla of misfit toys 6 blades n bougies 7 I’m generous 8 PMR 9 urine it to win it 10. Rx hunger

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Okay, I did not know Canadians could also join!!! I’m so in, team #mealioidosis !!!!

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Pistachio recall just got much bigger. Risk for more severe symptoms is the highest amongst those youngest and oldest, as well as those pregnant and immunocompromised.

Pistachio Recall expanded outbreaks due to
Salmonella
Pistachios from Iran have been identified to be contaminated with salmonella. This was originally announced in July, but over the last two weeks Health Canada has recalled 84 additional products either of raw pistachios or those containing pistachios. Only pistachios from Iran are impacted. There is a temporary restriction of imports of pistachios and pistachio-containing products from Iran as a precautionary measure. Because pistachios have a long shelf-life, some of these products have been circulating since
October of 2024.
If you have pistachios originating from Iran at home, please throw them out. If unsure about origin, err on the side of caution. At restaurants or already prepared foods, ask about the origin of pistachios before consuming.
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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Imagine you are in a post-apocalyptic world with zombies. There is a spray you can use to ward off zombies. It works well, but is short-acting. Someone made a new spray that is more long-acting. You want to test it out to see the difference.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Not every illness is 'the flu' and yes, you still need a flu shot even if you do have the real deal 'flu'.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Why you should continue to get the COVID-19 vaccine every year!

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

No, seriously. Go get your flu shot. I’m not kidding.

CBC News
Canada could face "worst kind' of flu season as experts warn evolving strain may be mismatch for vaccine
Alarm bells abroad, spread of a new form of H3N2 provide warnings as influenza cases start ticking up
Lauren Pelley • CBC News •
Posted: Nov 09, 2025 4:00 AM EST | Last

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Lots of questions about the upcoming influenza season. I answer what I know over here. It is doubly important to get a flu shot this year (and your COVID shot too!!).

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Let's Talk Flu
Influenza 2025 - what you need to know

New strain
H3N2 is one of the strains that is included each year in the flu shot. However, this year we have seen a very rapidly spreading evolved version, with seven mutations. Early estimates suggest that the flu shot might not be a good match. In general, H3N2 tends to cause more severe disease, hospitalizations and deaths particularly in the elderly and the very young.

Early start
Typically flu season tends to ramp up in December and peaks in January/February. However, we are seeing an early start in many countries in Europe and Asia. In Canada, while we are still under the 5% positivity threshold, we did see a doubling in percent positivity from last week - cases are increasing rapidly.

Anticipating high number of cases
Due to the mutations and the early start, we are likely going to see yet another year of record cases and subsequently hospitalizations and deaths. The southern hemisphere also had two back-to-back brutal influenza seasons. We are also anticipating similar impacts in Canada and the US.

Still important to get a flu shot
While the flu shot may not be a perfect match, it will still provide some benefits particularly in preventing severe illness. New data published by the UK HSA this week shows the 2025-2026 vaccine is 70-75% effective at preventing hospital visits in children and 30-40% effective in adults.

Other ways to protect yourself
This would be a good time to begin masking in indoor spaces. Also, extra precautions to protect elderly, children, immunocompromised and pregnant people.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

And just like that, we lose our measles elimination status after 27 years. Three decades of work, gone. www.canada.ca/en/public-he...

Statement from the Public Health Agency of Canada on Canada's Measles Elimination
Status
From: Public Health Agency of Canada
November 10, 2025
The Pan American Health
Organization (PAHO) has notified the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) that Canada no longer holds measles elimination status.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Oh how I love this city, this country and this team. Thank you, Blue Jays, for not only giving us the season of a lifetime but also for bringing us all together. Proud to be Canadian and proud to be a Blue Jays fan.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

As someone who straddles two worlds, it’s been increasingly frustrating watching the healthcare system completely unravel in Canada from every end.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Yesavage is SAVAGE tonight!!!! He has now striked out every single player in this game (10 strike outs!) and we aren’t even half way through!

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

As a brown woman with a tight knit group of friends who all have kids, I have earned the right to be called an auntie and I won’t let pearl-clutching white folks take that away from me. What a thing to cause an uproar about… #ZohranMamdani

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Did we….. just have a GRAND SLAM in our first World Series in 32 YEARS by a World Series debut batter and then chase that with another two-run home run???!!! 🤯🤯🤯 Let’s go, BLUE JAYS!!

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The good, the bad and the ugly on the current measles situation in Canada. Measles outbreak in Ontario finally declared over. New cases are slowing down in all provinces, with only a handful of new cases in Alberta and BC in the last month.

MEASLES OUTBREAK IN ONTARIO FINALLY DECLARED OVER
The last reported measles case in Ontario had rash onset on August 21, 2025. A measles outbreak is declared over when at least 46 days have passed since the rash onset of the last case, accounting for the 7-21 day incubation period, delays in reporting, and potential for undiagnosed cases. This was met on October 6, 2025.
However, given Canada has had over 5000 cases of measles in 2025, it means we will likely lose our measles elimination status. Canada achieved measles elimination in 1998.
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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

It’s getting increasingly harder to convince anti-vaxxers bc it is no longer about science & evidence. It is about identify & belonging. It’s not just accepting a vaccine, it’s about leaving behind their sense of self & community. It’s about security. This is why throwing data will never work.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Haha I guess my piece hit a nerve! @patmillscanada.bsky.social on 🔥 with this rebuttal!

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Patriotic Millionaires Canada @patmillscanada.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Wow! Someone's cranky! While we appreciate the free press from Terence, let's see if we can improve his mood point by point. financialpost.com/opinion/tere...

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Terence Corcoran: Help! I’m rich, so tax me more. Pretty please…

Here’s a message for socialist millionaires: send in the money voluntarily, or shut up. Read more from Terence Corcoran

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Don’t get sucked into the whataboutism. There doesn’t need to be competition between public health advances - each are important & critical in making people live long + healthy lives. Anyone in public health will tell you this. Alas, the folks doing damage only know how to rage bait for self-gain.

TWO THINGS CAN BE TRUE AT THE SAME TIME
Sanitation and other
hygiene-related advances in public health like sewage control, waste water
filtration and treatment did absolutely significantly increase life expectancy.
But so did vaccines.
A recent study estimated that vaccines have saved 154 million lives globally since 1974, equivalent to a rate of six lives every minute.
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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

A poorly conducted study, submitted as a correspondence, claims to show increased cancer diagnosis one year after Covid-19 vaccination. In truth, the quality of science in this supposed study was abysmal and filled with major methodological flaws. 🧵 with @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social

Did a Korean study really show that the
COVID-19 vaccine increased the risk of cancer?
Absolutely NOT
Let's discuss
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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

I am half way through reading @joho.bsky.social ‘s new book and it should be included as historical evidence in national science libraries & archives. I really hope down the road we read this and find ways to ensure none of what we saw during the pandemic is ever repeated. Riveting read.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Flu shot saves lives. Remember: children aged 6 months and older are eligible to receive a flu shot. Two doses, one month apart are required if receiving a flu shot for the first time in children aged 8 and under.

PEDIATRIC
Influenza Deaths 2024-2025, USA

Among children eligible to be vaccinated,
90% of the deaths occurred in those who were not fully vaccinated.

Demographics

279
Pediatric deaths

7 years
Mean age (range: 2
weeks - 17 years)

43.5%
Had no known risk factors (amongst those with a known medical history)

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Patriotic Millionaires Canada @patmillscanada.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

“While working Canadians are paying higher rates than their ultra-wealthy fellow citizens... the government is currently considering a so-called austerity budget that is almost certain to make these problems worse.” - @sabivm.bsky.social and Hon. Ratna Omidvar www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

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Canada's exploding wealth inequality requires tax changes

Our current tax code is not asking the wealthy to reinvest in our economy, and that failure is weakening services and programs working Canadians may use to get ahead.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

In Canada, top 1% of wealth holders hold 24% of total wealth. Meanwhile, PM Carney has an ‘austerity budget’, which will impact the disadvantaged. Patriotic Millionaires Canada, which I am a board member of, estimated that a 3% tax on wealth over $100-million could raise $25-billion annually.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Nancy Mace went on Bill Maher to tell people to take ibuprofen instead of acetaminophen in pregnancy. This is extremely dangerous advice. I explain here what the risks are.

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Angela Rooth 🇨🇦 @angelarooth.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Trump, Tylenol & Medical Misogyny Great interview with @sabivm.bsky.social who speaks the truth. 👏🙏 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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Trump, Tylenol and medical misogyny

Podcast Episode · The Big Story · 2025-09-26 · 22m

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

My issue is less with the money he made here, but more about how he was very much out of depth on this topic. Like, my dude, phone a friend. Call an OB/ MFM/anyone in clinical practice and talk to your peers and colleagues. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/h...

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Not only is the science clear, but there is global consensus on this. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is safe to use as a first-line therapeutic option for fever and pain in pregnancy when medically indicated, at recommended doses, & used for the shortest duration required.

NOT ONLY IS THE SCIENCE CLEAR
That there is no causal link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD.
BUT THERE IS GLOBAL CONSENSUS
ACOG, SMFM, SoGC, ENTIS all agree that in utero exposure to acetaminophen does not increase risks of adverse neurological outcomes in the child.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is safe to use as a first-line therapeutic option for fever and pain in pregnancy when medically indicated, at recommended doses, & used for the shortest duration required.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Was on Global National today talking about the misinfo coming from the US about Tylenol in pregnancy. I wish I could've included the clip where he stumbles repeatedly to pronounce acetaminophen, yet doesn't consider whether he or his ridiculous team are qualified to be making these statements.

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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 13/08/2025

Meet Brishti Basu, PressProgress’ new health reporter: The promise of universal public healthcare has always been central to the ‘Canadian Dream’. Our new health reporter Brishti wants to help keep the dream alive. Say hi to @brishti.bsky.social 👋

pressprogress.ca

Meet Brishti Basu, PressProgress’ New Health Reporter

The promise of universal public healthcare is core to the ‘Canadian Dream’. Our new health reporter wants to help keep the dream alive.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Wait, so after months of all this insanity over the COVID-19 vaccine access in the US, the CDC ACIP basically landed very close to where they already were before??? Looks like they will be recommended for *all* 6mo+ based on individual/shared decision making. NO prescription required.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Two pieces of COVID-19 vaccine related info for Ontario and Quebec.

TWO PIECES OF COVID-19 VACCINE INFO, ON AND QC
661*8
Ontario Health released its fall
COVID-19 vaccine directive. Key points:
1- Free of cost
2- General population begins Oct 27, high-risk will be earlier (usually around 2 weeks sooner)
3- Anticipating demand from non-residents, wording was changed to only include those who "who live, work or go to school in Ontario"
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TWO PIECES OF COVID-19 VACCINE INFO, ON AND QC 661*88
Quebec health ministry announced that the
COVID-19 vaccine will only be available for free for:
• People age 65 and older
• Residents of CHSLDs (long-term care centres) and private seniors' residences
• Immunocompromised or living with chronic illness
• Pregnant women
• Health-care workers
• Adults in remote or isolated regions
Everyone else, while they can still access the vaccine, will have to pay around $150-180 to obtain the vaccine.
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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

I do feel that the Covid-19 vaccine is a victim of its own success, even if it only provides protection against severe illness. With many states and even provinces in Canada loosening language at best and cutting access at worst (*cough* Quebec) for annual doses will have an impact.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Florida turning into the ultimate ‘choose your adventure’ playground. Go left, you might find measles! But if you right, polio says hello! The possibilities are endless….and life-ending.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

My biggest issue with Florida removing vaccine mandates for all vaccines in schools is that they have not instead chosen another tactic or intervention to replace these. Which means they have effectively decided that public health is not a mandate they consider worthy of undertaking.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

I am ultimately not surprised that weasel Prasad went through such great lengths to scrub Howard (truth hurts I guess), but SHAME on YouTube for bending to this HHS administration. History won’t be kind to those who lost sight of what’s right.

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

FIRE RFKJr Sign the petition: www.change.org/p/demand-rfk... CC: @jessicamalaty.bsky.social

CONSENSUS MATTERS
SCIENCE MATTERS
EVIDENCE MATTERS
PUBLIC HEALTH MATTERS
LIVES MATTER
FireRFKJr
SIGN THE PETITION
@UnambiguousScience @JessicaMalatyRivera

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

New NYT article detailing new requirements for the COVID-19 vaccine across US. This is all very preliminary information, but I suggest if you live in these states that may require a prescription, you acquire a script from your family doctor asap.

STATES REQUIRING PRESCRIPTIONS FOR COVID-19 VACCINES
CVS
34 states have no set limits, people can simply check a box when they make an appointment online to attest that they meet the FDA criteria, without a prescription or other documentation.
16 states require a prescription: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia, District of Columbia In Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico, CVS is not currently able to offer the COVID-19 as of yet.
Walgreens
16 states require a prescription: Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Dr Demetre Daskalakis’ resignation letter from his role as the Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC has stayed with me and kept me up last night. What a haunting letter.

"Eugenics plays prominently in the rhetoric being generated and is derivative of a legacy that good medicine and science should continue to shun."

"Having worked in local and national public health for years, I have never experienced such radical non-transparency, nor have I seen such unskilled manipulation of data to achieve a political end rather than the good of the American people."

"Public health is not merely about the health of the individual, but it is about the health of the community, the nation, the world. The nation's health security is at risk and is in the hands of people focusing on ideological self-interest."

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Mark Zaid, Esq @markzaidesq.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

I feel so much for Americans, with the US restrict access to COVID-19 vaccines (whatever happened to choice?!!). Many have asked about obtaining doses in Canada, but because we have a predominantly public pay system for the COVID-19 vaccines, it will be challenging.

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AMERICAN AND WANT TO GET A COVID-19
VACCINE IN CANADA?
The COVID-19 vaccine is predominantly publicly funded in most provinces, obtaining it out of pocket is challenging. Provinces purchase limited stock for public use, generally based on what we require for Canadians to get immunized. We are a small country compared to the US.
#2
For publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines, every province has different rules on non-resident eligibility. While many provinces don't require a Canadian health card or proof of residency, most state that eligibility for non-residents is specifically for those who are either studying or working in Canada, visiting for long periods, undocumented, refugee status, etc.
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

We need a lot more Dr. Jessica Steiers to pull a body of evidence together like this @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social 👏 theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/how-a-gove... www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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