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Pausing AstraZeneca (COVID-19) vaccination

To: Ottawa Physicians, NPs, Midwives, Travel and Walk-in Clinics Médecins, IP, sages-femmes, cliniques de santé des voyageurs et cliniques de consultation sans rendez-vous d’Ottawa

Date: May 18, 2021/ Le 18 mai 2021

From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH), COVID-19 Vaccine and Dr. Robin Taylor, AMOH, Physician Engagement/ MASP, Engagement des médecins

Dear Colleagues,

Please find attached two communications from Dr David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health for...

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Vaccine-induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT)

To: Ottawa Physicians, NPs, Midwives, Travel and Walk-in Clinics, and Emergency Departments

Date: May 13, 2021

From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH), COVID-19 Vaccine, Ottawa Public Health and Dr. Robin Taylor, AMOH, Physician Engagement, Ottawa Public Health

Dear Colleagues,

We recognize that concern over Vaccine-induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT) has resulted in questions and more people seeking assessment for adverse events following immunization. The...

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Update on COVID-19 – May 7, 2021

To: Ottawa Physicians, NPs, Midwives, Travel, and Walk-in ClinicsDate: May 7, 2021From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH), COVID-19 Vaccine, Ottawa Public Health, Dr. Robin Taylor, AMOH, Physician Engagement, Ottawa Public Health

Dear Colleagues,

Today’s Public Health Alert contains information on COVID-19 vaccination in early childhood educators, teachers and other school staff, and information on the latest Section 22 Class orders.

Vaccination of Essential Workers...

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2021 Update in Geriatrics for Primary Care: University of Ottawa CPD

Provider 

University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development.

One-day course on the practical clinical management of geriatric patients, designed to highlight strategies that primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and primary care allied health team members can utilize to improve the quality of life of their patients.

Friday May 7th, 2021 Full day virtual conference.

5.75 Mainpro+ credits | 5.75 RCPSC hours

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First Words Preschool Speech Language Program: New Resources to Connect Families During COVID-19

Families with children have had to adapt and use technology, screens, and electronic devices to get through the pandemic. Children are spending more time than ever on screens. We know that young children learn best from the back-and-forth conversations with parents, caregivers, friends, and family. To help get the message out, First Words has launched its newest resources and services, including messages and materials on how to  Unplug to Talk and Read.

Research initiatives such as the Reach Out...

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