Bernadette Cox
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Mostly retired public relations professional. Sometimes writer and editor.
Three children have died from flu in Ottawa and Eastern Region this season. Get vaccinated. Get your kids vaccinated.
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Statement from regional Medical Officers of Health on sharp rise in serious flu cases in children | City of Ottawa
There has been a rapid and significant rise in Influenza A across Ontario, including the Eastern Ontario region. CHEO is reporting a higher-than-usual number of flu cases and complications for this time of year.
https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/statement-regional-medical-officers-health-sharp-rise-serious-flu-cases-children?fbclid=IwY2xjawOtHCZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGWm1jZmJVYXRiR1dsRWNWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkR2mqwiqnBCAHDGo_J9CkyP-1L9wxHHo0Q0NfG9yukJFW5owLrlL53toDuM_aem_d_5I552yw6J8QRuGTC6y-Q
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Jonathan Jarry
4 days ago
The script, visuals, and voiceover narration are generated by AI, and so are the fake studies brought up as evidence. A slew of AI-generated videos target seniors with unreliable health advice, using made-up papers. My latest for
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Deceitful AI Videos Mislead Seniors on Important Health Issues
I had never received an email in Vietnamese before. My request for an interview had been written in English, and the channel I had reached out to made English-language videos, but the reply I received...
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/medical-health-and-nutrition-pseudoscience-technology/deceitful-ai-videos-mislead-seniors-important-health-issues
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Canadian History Ehx
15 days ago
Franklin the Turtle was created by Canadians Paulette Bourgeois (writer) and Brenda Clark (illustrator) in the 1980s. The books were written to teach children about self-respect, friendship, courage, honesty, empathy and overcoming fears.
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A wonderful review by Judy Peacocke for our anthology featuring 21 local authors. "The landmarks may be familiar, but the perspectives of the characters and the action turn Ottawa into a whole other landscape." Indeed.
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A Capital Mystery a treat to savour |
https://glebereport.ca/articles/a-capital-mystery-a-treat-to-savour/
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Find out more about the John Hopkins COVID Long Study. 29% of participants are from Canada.
covid-long.com/study-updates/
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Newsletters & Publications - Johns Hopkins COVID Long Study
Johns Hopkins COVID Long Study Newsletters & Publications We are grateful to our more than 16,000 participants who have dedicated their time and energy into sharing their stories with us. We plan to r...
https://covid-long.com/study-updates/
about 1 month ago
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Ottawa Public Health
about 1 month ago
In an era where misinformation spreads faster than ever, and the title "journalist" is too easily claimed, the work of Liz Payne stands as an important reminder of what true journalism looks like - and its power in shaping public understanding of health.
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Congratulations
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about 1 month ago
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Helen Branswell 🇨🇦
about 1 month ago
As expected, Canada has lost its measles-free status because of the long-running outbreak there. With it goes the
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Canada loses measles elimination status — as does the entire Americas region
Canada has formally lost its measles elimination status, the country’s public health agency announced, triggering the loss of that status throughout all of the Americas.
https://www.statnews.com/2025/11/10/measles-canada-americas-paho-who-elimination-status/
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Nosferatu
about 1 month ago
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after more than 25 years The Public Health Agency of Canada says the country has officially lost its measles elimination status that it had held since 1998.
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And now human remains have been found. Testing yet required to confirm identity.
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Health unit issues advisory for customers of Carleton Place nail and beauty salon. This happens way too often. I haven't had my nails professionally manicured for years, just for this reason.
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Ivy Beauty Bar - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
What is the situation? Southeast Public Health (SEPH) is advising individuals who received manicure, pedicure, or waxing services at Ivy Beauty Bar, 545 McNeely Avenue, Carleton Place between May 31, ...
https://healthunit.org/ivy-beauty-bar/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNwVJ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjiX8NXAf6nhV6GnQu0ejdXFznDfcfwlPUqbbyJegEuttiJPidCPnTbsBSrW_aem_Uy_S53AB4fPB1NGLt4uwAQ
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As I have been posting about the Robbie Thomson "missing person" case....
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Murder charges laid in connection with 2023 disappearance of Smiths Falls, Ont. man
Ontario Provincial Police say three people have been charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of a Smiths Falls man.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/murder-charges-laid-in-connection-with-2023-disappearance-of-smiths-falls-ont-man/
about 2 months ago
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Maybe if enough people see this, Trump will have another hissy fit.
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Books: A Capital Mystery - craftygardener.ca
A Capital Mystery was edited by Bernatette Cox and Mike Martin. It features several different short stories by crime writers that are set in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, which is the capital city of Canad...
https://craftygardener.ca/a-capital-mystery/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNptdVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpM2xkOURvVmxwM1RydzJzAR6vbImKqTpGgqU-MqRTrGnzzpEMSguzYVbYsCTza4CPfUBCv5rf18N2oRqAcQ_aem_CzslM3YrvDGPklaausaptg
about 2 months ago
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American Oversight
about 2 months ago
In August, we called on DHS and NARA to take immediate action to preserve DHS text message records, recover missing or deleted records, and safeguard future records from destruction. Now, we’re taking legal action.
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Angie Rasmussen
about 2 months ago
If Kennedy is so concerned about teens' future fertility, he should know that mumps & many other vaccine-preventable infections cause sterility. Instead of inventing weird shit about minor childrens' fertility, he should recommend that they all get the MMR, HPV, HBV, flu, & COVID-19 vaccines.
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Sweet.
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Judy Sheluk's review of A Capital Mystery
5/5: As the publisher and editor of five multi-author anthologies, I know how much work went on behind the scenes by editors Bernadette Cox and Mike Martin, proofreader Alex Zych, and publisher Ron Co...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7940545790?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbdcFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvznqboNIO53EBxCFdXZu8SitJTj8CfjKMijkgWuU29N1rPIjz22L5XempLI_aem_eQKBsSqDW0EB-WtO3aBahQ
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Ottawa Public Health
2 months ago
It’s that time of year again—respiratory illness season is coming. The good news? Current levels of COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all still low. If you haven’t checked it out yet (or need a refresher), our Respiratory Dashboard is live and updated weekly.(1/2)
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Ottawa crime writers gather grim tales in new anthology set in the capital - Capital Current
New Ottawa-based crime story anthology showcases strong community of crime fiction writers in the capital
https://capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-based-crime-anthology-to-be-launched-by-local-crime-writers-group/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNU3MRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFQWEZwTHFJU0F1SE5NRWIwAR7RdOTXo3k1P7czc0D4cEnCtsI-5MeQjoNtrLlGw2KSZfZhhNH2NxafMGI6Dg_aem_cZW_DHzUSL4KX0xdPxTtTg
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Click on the link in the article to the actual consensus document. It's packed with great information and citations. Saving this one.
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Pre-orders are now available at Ottawa Press and Publishing. The book features 21 short stories, all located in the nation's capital. It's a unique gift and great reading for the fall and winter.
www.ottawapressandpublishing.com
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Nice article on Ottawa-area author Katie Tallo. One of her short stories is featured in A Capital Mystery being released October 16.
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Bestselling author Katie Tallo sets mystery thrillers in Ottawa - Capital Current
Learn more about Katie Tallo, an award-winning screenwriter, director and bestselling author, who has written mystery thrillers set in Ottawa.
https://capitalcurrent.ca/bestselling-author-katie-tallo-sets-mystery-thrillers-in-ottawa/
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Including the SG from Trump's first term -
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Six former US surgeons general warn RFK Jr is ‘endangering nation’s health’
Former top doctors condemn health secretary’s vaccine, research policies, saying ideology replaced science at HHS
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/07/us-surgeons-general-rfk
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My community's new amalgamated health unit dashboard is up. A ton of info. Based on hospitalizations, we didn't have a worrisome summer COVID wave. Look at those influenza and RSV winter hospitalizations, though. Whoa.
southeastph.ca/resources-an...
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Resources and Dashboards - SEPH
Having trouble viewing this dashboard? View in a new window for best results.
https://southeastph.ca/resources-and-dashboards/
2 months ago
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Jonathan Jarry
2 months ago
The latest in my growing line of “all the big cases you were taught in psychology class are lies, exaggerations, or taken out of context.” Today: the Kitty Genovese case. Will strangers come to your help in a crowd? Cc
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The Bystander Effect Started from a Lie
You have just been attacked. How likely is it that someone will come to your help? If you remember the infamous case of Kitty Genovese in 1960s New York, you may despair at ever receiving assistance. ...
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/critical-thinking-history/bystander-effect-started-lie
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Kindle version of A Capital Mystery now available for pre-order.
www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FTS3NXH...
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Crime Writers of Canada Presents: A Capital Mystery
Crime Writers of Canada Presents: A Capital Mystery eBook : Maetin, Mike , Cox, Bernadette : Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FTS3NXH1/ref=sr_1_21?crid=R82S40YTO8CI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZPCgWFoK-tML8aBcyX5-MXpy-UpnfAIFfThbdE1lRMSkv20NRkdnrgCHXK1Q-fo04BGR9k_48mRmL-UjOsiX07ZEZLtcZqETi_-71v5kQjXUXJh6a7z3z0mr1nG6rGsqP_sU-pvD6a8Td1qimU3J66VwRcyAPRv0nWG6xlsVNvOhKhpC3YCNRbv3kf88h3n58AP7Zq4jaH-kuvnTMgUoKv68rlxlHTVRzmJopslBbBJHDIX8FkYnOaVMvBknGc1kAbVlwifKPlf3IUlisaItaO_BfopqPBG0iVHIXiP9F1Q.pkSNS3hUTM6h56nusgxNjTD3WSKkxPG8-JhF2ZTCAys&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+capital+mystery&qid=1759494479&sprefix=%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-21
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Linsey Marr
3 months ago
Influenza A virus RNA found in airborne particles from pigs across a range of particle sizes. For reference a 10 micron particle takes ~8 minutes to settle to the ground from a height of 5 feet. That's plenty of time for it to drift around and be inhaled by others.
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1,400 US healthcare workers seek work in BC
More than 1,400 US healthcare workers are seeking employment in BC as the province makes it easier for them to transfer their credentials here, and steps up its recruitment campaign south of the borde...
https://www.timeschronicle.ca/1400-us-healthcare-workers-seek-work-in-bc/
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Angry Former Public Servant
3 months ago
Regardless of ACIP’s decision this week (this is one component of the vaccines availability) AHIP has noted that health plans will continue to cover all recommended immunizations as of Sept 1 2025.
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Demetre Daskalakis
3 months ago
My ACIP recap: 🧵 1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
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Liz W Faber, PhD
3 months ago
My Great Aunt Anne nearly died of polio as a child. She spent a lot of time in an iron lung. She survived, but she had to wear leg braces and use crutches her entire life. Today, her suffering is 100% preventable through vaccines. Vaccines work.
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Carolyn Barber, MD
3 months ago
162,000 doctors strong: The American College of Physicians demands RFK Jr. be removed as HHS Secretary, warning he is undermining vaccines, science, and public health.
www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom...
#BlueSky
#MedSky
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#NurseSky
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American College of Physicians Calls for Removal of Secretary Kennedy at HHS | ACP Online
Statement attributable to:Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACPPresident, American College of Physicians
https://www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom/american-college-of-physicians-calls-for-removal-of-secretary-kennedy-at-hhs
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD
3 months ago
This is the best summary I can personally come up with from ACIP’s meeting on COVID19 vaccines: 1. I think the situation is the same as it was *before* the meeting. 2. They voted that prescriptions are not required, but if you live somewhere that currently requires them, they still may be.
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Bright spots: COVID vaccine production is up and running in Canada (Thank you Moderna). Influenza vaccine production has expanded (Thank you GSK) and will continue to (Thank you Sanofi).
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...
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Moderna to roll out first made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccines this fall
Facilities in Laval, Que., and Cambridge, Ont. producing U.S. drugmaker’s mRNA vaccines
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/economy/article-moderna-to-roll-out-first-made-in-canada-covid-19-vaccines-this-fall/
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FREE - yes free - COVID and influenza shots for all - yes all - (where the vaccine is Health Canada-approved for that age group) coming to Ontarians soon. Kudos to the Ford government for this one.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
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Ontario Newsroom
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1006482/ontario-protecting-communities-from-respiratory-illnesses
3 months ago
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Edward Nirenberg
3 months ago
These ACIP members literally don't even know what the current ACIP recommendations for the vaccines they are voting on are
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Quebec to stop offering free COVID-19 vaccines to the general population | CBC News
COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be free for all Quebecers starting this fall, the province’s Health Ministry announced Wednesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-covid-19-vaccines-1.7636666
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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦
3 months ago
I'm less concerned with people who think American democracy is permanently irrecoverable (tho I've yet to see anyone actually say this), and more concerned with those who still think America is currently a democracy.
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My IRL friends call me Chris
3 months ago
High-risk and priority groups in Ontario will be able to start receiving COVID-19 and flu vaccines by the end of September with access to the rest of the public opening on Oct. 27.
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High-risk, priority groups in Ontario able to receive COVID-19, flu vaccines by the end of September
High-risk and priority groups in Ontario will be able to start receiving COVID-19 and flu vaccines by the end of September.
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2025/09/18/fall-vaccine-program-ontario-covid-flu-rsv/
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Based on media reports yesterday, someone got their nose out of joint over a post on social media. Let's all take a beat. Breathe.
www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/23-y...
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23-year-old man charged with threatening communications
https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/23-year-old-man-charged-with-threatening-communications.aspx
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Pre-orders are now available at Ottawa Press and Publishing. The book features 21 short stories, all located in the nation's capital. It's a unique gift and great reading for the fall and winter.
www.ottawapressandpublishing.com
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JAMA
3 months ago
Top medical groups warn that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr poses a risk to US public health amid vaccine policy turmoil. Here’s the latest on the mounting pressure to remove him from the HHS.
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Thank you vaccines. This is remarkable. And in just five years.
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COVID-19 no longer a top 10 killer as US death rate returns to normal
CDC says U.S. death rate in 2024 returned to pre-pandemic levels. COVID-19 deaths fell sharply, dropping out of the top 10 causes for the first time.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/health/covid-19-no-longer-a-top-10-killer-as-us-death-rate-returns-to-normal
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🦋Dr. Natalia🕊🌻🪬
3 months ago
Full statement
www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom...
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American College of Physicians Calls for Removal of Secretary Kennedy at HHS | ACP Online
Statement attributable to:Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACPPresident, American College of Physicians
https://www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom/american-college-of-physicians-calls-for-removal-of-secretary-kennedy-at-hhs
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Justin Ling
3 months ago
In Russia's air raid on Ukraine tonight, about 15 of its attack drones have entered Polish airspace, per Ukrainian channels. There's been a few instances of these drones crashing in Poland to date, but this appears to be the most significant Russian intrusion into NATO airspace yet.
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Head of hard-right U.S. think tank no longer set to meet Carney’s cabinet
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers are no longer set to meet with the head of a right-wing U.S. think tank as the second day of cabinet meetings begin.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/head-of-hard-right-us-think-tank-no-longer-set-to-meet-carneys-cabinet/
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Engaging with someone is very different than inviting that same someone into a closed-door cabinet meeting.
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I don't get this at all. Roberts is going to come out of the meeting with way more critical information than he leaves behind.
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