Thank you @HannahThibedeau for the chance to talk about the crisis facing our children. I get a bit emotional. As a healthcare worker, the thought of children dying and the fact that we aren't doing anything is soul crushing. Please. Protect our children. https://t.co/wYtCQHctBE

December 24th, 9pm Eastern Standard Time…

And now we are here, the final night…This candle honors the physicians who kept lighting despite exhaustion, despite knowing that tomorrow looks exactly like today. The miracle was never the oil. It was the choice to keep going. https://t.co/11AY1rRhFc via @somedocs

Spoke w/ @pennydaflos re: influenza in BC Get 💉Even if not perfect match, it still ⬇️the risk of severe illness. Seek care for warning signs: trouble breathing, bluish lips, extreme lethargy, no tears or urine, seizures, fever that won’t⬇️w/💊, or worsening after improvement

Following today’s attack in Australia, our thoughts are with those affected and the communities impacted. We will be providing additional resources to ensure safety in the community, including the menorah lighting tonight at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Synagogues, Jewish schools

I say this as someone for whom this is my profession: elimination of a disease is not the same as eradication. When a country has eliminated measles, it means that cases still occur, but do not result in SUSTAINED ongoing outbreaks, because vaccination levels are high. [1/3]

Canada has lost its measles elimination status...a sad milestone. Now is the time to double down on lowering barriers to routine childhood immunizations and ensuring Canadians have access to credible, science-based information. Link: https://t.co/JbALpkKWSW

Serious warning to all Canadian physicians. Scammers are calling hospital locating and getting through to MDs pretending they are the RCMP investigating stolen identity and illicit drugs with the prescribers College identity. @cpso_ca @OntariosDoctors @CMA_Docs @rcmpgrcpolice

I spoke with @globalbc this morning about respiratory virus season. 🦠 Flu, COVID & RSV are rising in BC. Get vaccinated to prevent serious illness, and wear a mask in crowded indoor spaces, on transit & in healthcare settings. 💉😷 https://t.co/xwuY00dPWW #bcpoli

Medical experts across the world and across specialties agree: acetaminophen is safe to use in pregnancy when used as directed. As always, speak with your own physician about your own medical health concerns.

There is no conclusive evidence that using Acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Acetaminophen is safe in pregnancy. @GovCanHealth

The American College of obstetrics and gynecology reiterates what we know: Acetaminophen use is safe in pregnancy.

Please. Make sure you and your loved ones are vaccinated against measles. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and is not always a benign illness. #bcpoli @GlobalBC

happy super bowl sunday to theatre kids everywhere 💛 #TonyAwards

Summer camp operators are (rightfully) not permitting kids not vaccinated with MMR to attend their camps. This is sensible since one case of #measles can infect up to 20 others. The cause is lower rates of MMR vaccination increasing the number of susceptible people.

In the aftermath of the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy, it's worth sharing that research suggests playing Tetris shortly after witnessing trauma may⬇️risk of PTSD by disrupting visual memory consolidation.Not a treatment,but could help survivors & witnesses.

Pagdadalamhati. It’s the Tagalog word for grief & mourning. The Lapu Lapu Day Festival was a celebration of 🇵🇭 spirit & culture, but ended in a senseless tragedy. I mourn with my kababayan, grieving the lives taken too soon. Matatag ang Pilipino. Even in tragedy, we stand strong.

UPDATE: A 24-hour assistance centre has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue. Vancouver Police officers and Victim Services professionals have been deployed to help anyone who has not been able to contact a loved who was at the Lapu Lapu

Horrified. Praying for everyone. This was a joyful celebration of Philippine culture that has ended in tragedy. https://t.co/3yNgB5elNy

Please get your measles shot. You and your kids are 98% protected with the MMR vaccine. The vaccine had been around since 1996 and it is extremely safe. Don't mess around with measles!

Civic duty done!