Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 29, 2010

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Flu activity ‘significantly below’ normal for January, agency says

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References and news stories

UPDATE: Healthy kids need only one dose of H1N1 vaccine

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 – update 74 – November 13, 2009

Cochrane review of vaccines and autism claim

Experts advise WHO on pandemic vaccine policies and strategies – Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 14

Ottawa Public Health H1N1 website

Public Health Agency of Canada – National Advisory Committee On Immunization: Influenza Vaccine

The Cochrane Influenza Resources

Squalene information from FDA site

Thimerosal in Vaccines

WHO report on safety of H1N1 vaccines – October 30, 2009

Research continues to understand the behaviour of this disease. This is early data. If this is confirmed in future studies to follow, this would help parents understand how long their child could remain infectious and help reduce the risk of spread in schools.

Viral Shedding Prolonged in Children With H1N1 Flu, Especially Younger Children

Commentary:

An Epidemic of fear

Information on opposing voices and the methodology employed

Thimerosal and Vaccine Safety

World Health Organization says H1N1 vaccines safe, effective

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 17, 2009

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 16, 2009

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 9, 2009

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British researchers say little evidence Tamiflu works, but WHO says the drug is useful

Swine Flu Pandemic May Be Less Severe Than Expected

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 12, 2009

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 11, 2009

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I just received this email forwarded to me by a chiropractic colleague and friend. He has been steamed about the misinformation and advice being broadcast to the public by certain Ottawa chiropractors.

Below, from the Ontario Chiropractic Association is their policy statement on this issue that in short states that vaccine science and recommendations are beyond the scope of practice for chiropractors.

I have great respect for their stance for being so clear and decisive.

ONTARIO CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION

Important information about H1N1

Flu vaccinations

As you are all aware, there has been a great deal of media and public concern regarding the H1N1 vaccine and patients may ask chiropractors for their views on whether to get the vaccination of to vaccinate their family members. The OCA does not have a position or provide advice on whether or not an individual should receive the H1N1 vaccine. This is a public health issue and vaccination is outside the scope of practice of chiropractors.

Members are reminded of the CCO Standard of Practice S:015 Immunization/Vaccination which includes the following:

Chiropractors may not, in their professional capacity, treat or advise patients/others with respect to immunization/vaccination as it is outside their scope of practice, as defined in Section 3 of the Chiropractic Act, 1991.

In responding to requests from patients and members of the public regarding immunization/ vaccination, members shall:

1. Advise that immunization/vaccination is outside the scope of practice of chiropractic and chiropractors do not have the legislative authority to immunize/vaccinate patients; and

2. Advise patients to consult with health providers who have immunization/vaccination within their scope of practice, namely, physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners.
Additionally, while the OCA does not have a policy on immunization, the CCA’s position statement is below for your information.

CCA: Vaccination and Immunization

Vaccination is a well-established and widely mandated public health policy and the CCA supports public health promotion and prevention strategies that encourage physical and mental health and well-being.

The CCA accepts vaccination as a cost-effective and clinically efficient public health preventative procedure for certain viral and microbial diseases, as demonstrated by the scientific community.

The public responsibility for vaccination and immunization is neither within the chiropractic scope of practice, nor a chiropractic specific issue. Public health programming and literature provide appropriate sources of information for patient education regarding vaccination and immunization.

The Canadian Chiropractic Association represents the professional interests of Canada’s chiropractors. Chiropractic is a regulated health care profession recognized by statute in all Canadian provinces, and is one of the largest primary health care professions in Canada. The practice of chiropractic consists of the examination, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of spinal, joint and related neuromusculoskeletal disorders

Ontario Chiropractic Association
200 – 20 Victoria St.

Toronto ON M5C 2N8

Tel: 416-860-0070 or1-877-327-2273
Fax: 416-860-0857
Email: oca@chiropractic.on.ca
www.chiropractic.on.ca

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