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Thinking of getting your child’s measles vaccine early? Here’s what parents need to know
Experts run through the benefits and risks of getting measles vaccines earlier than the recommended intervals. By Betty Zou and Ishani Nath With measles cases in Canada reaching historic highs, public health officials are urging parents to ensure children are up to date on their measles vaccinations — especially for...
Breaking down NACI’s latest RSV immunization recommendations for infants
Assistant Professor Tiffany Fitzpatrick explains NACI's latest RSV immunization recommendations for infants and what this new guidance means for parents. By Ishani Nath Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common respiratory virus in infants and young children, and until recently, there weren’t many options for protection. But that is...
DLSPH Hosts Inaugural Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) will be hosting the inaugural Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards ceremony in the fall, and nominations are now open. The awards ceremony provides an opportunity for DLSPH and event partners, Ontario Health, the Ontario Hospital Association and the Ontario...
Prof. Roberta K. Timothy recognized with Early Teaching Award
Early Career Teaching Award recipient Prof. Roberta K. Timothy encourages students to think critically and consider diverse perspectives in their studies. By Elaine Smith Prof. Roberta K. Timothy, the inaugural program director of DLSPH’s Master of Public Health: Black Health program and the Black Health Lead, was named one of...
Contest Winners Find New, Fun Ways to Explain Vaccine Science
Winning entries, and honourable mentions, from the inaugural Explain It Like I’m 6: A Vaccine Education Contest. By Betty Zou and Ishani Nath Aliens, wizards, ninjas and an inquisitive bunny named Muffin. These are just a few of the characters the Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases (CVPD) and Emerging &...
IHPME doctoral student awarded the Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award
One of U of T’s Awards of Excellence recipients, doctoral student Natasha (Yasmin) Sheikhan, is recognized for her academic achievements and work in advocating for patients’ rights in both research and community settings. By Elaine Smith “My health-care journey began as a patient in a system where I felt lost...
Having conversations with Canadians about why they do — or do not — get vaccinated
How U of T researcher Gilla Shapiro is using a new approach to understand what drives HPV vaccine uptake in Canada. Ishani Nath Gilla Shapiro wants to have a conversation with you about HPV vaccines. Specifically, the U of T researcher is leading a new research program to understand why...
DLSPH hosts Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) Mid-Year Meeting
On March 8th, DLSPH faculty Dr. Laura Rosella and Dr. Hailey Banack co-chaired the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 2024 Mid-Year Meeting in Toronto. The mission of SER is to keep epidemiologists at the forefront of scientific developments. The theme of the mid-year meeting was Innovative Data Science Applications inEpidemiology,...
New educational tool on Black Health launches in Canada
Black Health Primer addresses challenges in receiving adequate and unbiased health care By Elaine Smith A new online course on Black health and anti-Black racism in the Canadian health-care system will now be available to learners across Canada, and its creators say the tool will be a momentous step in...
Reminder: Measles Vaccines Protect Those Who Cannot Protect Themselves
With measles cases popping up across Canada, U of T researchers explain why getting vaccinated helps those who can’t. By Ishani Nath Measles cases are popping up across Canada, and with low vaccination rates and travellers returning from March Break, health officials are concerned this preventable disease may continue...