Shannon MacDonald, PhD, RN
@SE_MacDonald
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Pediatric nurse, public health epidemiologist, parent, lifelong learner. Affiliations: @UAlbertaNursing @UAlbertaSPH @UCalgaryPeds
Joined April 2014
How are we doing at catching up kids who missed HPV vaccine during pandemic school closures? Check out this new paper from @UAlbertaNursing PhD candidate & @aimm_research team member, Laura Reifferscheid:
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs in Canada primarily target school-aged adolescents (≤ 15 years) through publicly-funded, school-based delivery. In the province of Alberta,...
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"Research shows autism is mostly caused by genes and usually begins before birth, while the baby’s brain is still developing. The brain differences linked to autism are present early on, not caused suddenly by vaccines." https://t.co/byrqiLncHJ
voicesforvaccines.org
Despite new claims from RFK Jr. and Trump, vaccines do not cause autism. We unpack the history and the science showing no link, just political noise and old debunked theories.
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Settling in with the family to watch the Grey Cup. Go ‘Riders!!
Roughriders vs. Alouettes: Coverage of the 112th Grey Cup kicks off at 1 PM ET on TSN 1 & 3 🏆🇨🇦
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Newly published from Emmanuel Marfo, recent graduate from @aimm_research : "This Is Something Every Woman Needs, So Why Is It That Expensive?”: Examining Privileges and Inequities in Access to a Privately Funded HPV Vaccination Program in Ghana
journals.sagepub.com
The age-standardized incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancer in Ghana is 27.4 and 17.8 per 100,000 women, respectively. Currently, HPV vaccination is ...
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has notified the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) that Canada no longer holds measles elimination status
canada.ca
Following over 12 months of transmission across the country, PAHO confirms Canada's loss of measles elimination status. We are coordinating efforts with provinces and territories to restore the...
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Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades
reuters.com
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly three decades due to its failure to curb a year-long outbreak, the Pan American Health Organization said on Monday, a loss that also...
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Premature baby of mother infected with measles dies in Alberta outbreak
cbc.ca
Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became sick, died...
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This is bad news. This is very bad news. The US government has stopped the funding of PubMed, the most comprehensive database of biomedical literature. Why would you do this? This database it literally a matter of life and death.
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#Advisory: Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment for fever and pain during pregnancy. Learn more: https://t.co/7uraovSltM
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I think I’ve only ever had one real hero in my life: Terry Fox. This week I’ve been reflecting on my race, but also missing out on the Terry Fox runs back home that I’d usually be out to support. I’ve taken so much inspiration from Terry. His dedication, his humility, and his
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Oh you know it did 😍😍😍
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CANADA 🇨🇦 🏉 FOR THE WIN Canada women’s @RugbyCanada take down juggernaut New Zealand 34-19 to advance to the World Cup Final. It’s the Black Ferns first World Cup loss in 11 years and their first loss in a knockout match in 34 years. https://t.co/Biozdhwqtg
cbc.ca
Canada produced a stunning first-half performance to beat New Zealand and reach the Women's Rugby World Cup final with a 34-19 victory on Friday, inflicting a first defeat in the tournament on the...
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Canada ends Black Ferns’ reign and books place in Rugby World Cup final | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 🤩
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Sophie de Goede spearheaded Canada’s sensational Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win against New Zealand that booked their place in the final
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Louisiana is in its worst whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in 35 years. 368 cases this year, including two infants who have died. Since last fall, 63 have been hospitalized, 65% infants. Most hospitalized were not up-to-date on vaccines. The DTaP/Tdap vaccines protect
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The academic year has started with a BANG: Confirmed measles exposure on @UAlberta campus. https://t.co/nuvnp1FSDf It's only a matter of time before it starts circulating at schools. If you live in Alberta, please call 811 to check your immunization status.
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'Reckless and dangerous': Florida to eliminate childhood vaccine mandates in schools
cbc.ca
Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates that have been a cornerstone of public health policy for decades in keeping schoolchildren and adults safe from infectious...
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Healthcare workers in Alberta now eligible for publicly-funded COVID vaccine …
Updated fall vaccine rollout. Alberta’s fall immunization program will roll out in two phases to help protect those most at risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19:
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