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Chief medical officer currently optimistic about cold, flu and COVID-19 numbers for Northumberland

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VACCINE

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Earlier this month, there were three places where outbreaks of COVID-19 occurred in Northumberland. Besides the hospital, the Golden Plough Lodge was hit and the Victoria Retirement residence. These senior’s homes are located in Cobourg. The health unit has tracked more than 1,400 emergency room visits across its region for COVID, colds and flu since September. All this may be a bit disturbing. Continue Reading →

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Northumberland Hills Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks part of cold and flu season, says CEO

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Northumberland HIlls Hospital

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Northumberland Hills Hospital announced there was a COVID-19 outbreak recently. Eighteen cases were confirmed at the time. Patients in the medical and surgical units were hit, along with some in the rehab unit. Staff were spared. Visitors and volunteers were restricted from these units. Continue Reading →

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Chief medical officer of health explains plans to vaccinate 11,000 children within a month

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Child getting a vaccine shot

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Earlier this week, vaccination clinics in Northumberland began for children born in 2016 up to 11. For some parents, the decision is simple: get the vaccine as soon as possible. For others, it is more challenging. Vaccine hesitancy is different than being anti-vaxx. It is about parents making informed choices for their children. Continue Reading →

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Understanding vaccine hesitancy amongst parents is complex, sociologist says

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Jennifer Reich

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As long as there have been vaccines, parents have been concerned about getting their kids vaccinated. That is according to Prof. Jennifer Reich, a sociologist at the University of Colorado (Denver). She has studied parental vaccine hesitancy in great depth. Her book, Calling the Shots: Why parents reject vaccines, explores the history of vaccine hesitancy, going back to polio, smallpox, measles, and whooping cough. She has interviewed many parents, caregivers, health officials, scientists, and others. Continue Reading →

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Trio aims to lead efforts to help those in need during COVID-19 crisis in Northumberland

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Social media has exploded in its importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. More and more people are turning to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay informed in a world where we are drowning in the overwhelming flood of information. A group of concerned Northumberland County residents is offering an alternative on social media for local residents. They are calling it a virtual neighbourhood. The page is called Caremongering Northumberland. Continue Reading →

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