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‘Very little excuse’ to continue to use AstraZeneca in Canada: infectious diseases specialist

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Health Canada It’s time to halt AstraZeneca shots in Canada, except for people 40 or older in hotspots, says Andrew Morris, a doctor on Ontario’s COVID-19 science advisory table Author of the article: Sharon Kirkey Publishing date: May 11, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 6 minute read • 180 Comments Empty… Read More »

Virginia poultry plant investigated after 50 workers sickened with rare infectious disease

Common symptoms of a Psittacosis infection include headache, fever and chills, as well as a dry cough and muscle aches, according to the CDC. (iStock) Health officials are investigating a poultry plant in New Market, Virginia, after 50 employees were recently sickened by Psittacosis, a rare illness humans typically contract through infected birds. The infectious disease,… Read More »