Banned from the United States, the nasal flu vaccine is still offered in Québec
Québec and other Canadian provinces won’t stop using the nasal spray flu vaccine, even if Americans have decided to ban it based on scientific studies. In Québec, the vaccine has been offered since 2012 to children aged 2 to 17 with chronic disease. “The first studies showed that the intranasal vaccine worked better than the injectable one in children”, said Dr. Caroline Quach, infectious disease specialist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. To learn more, read the Journal de Montréal or Canoe.
Tragically Hip bring attention to brain cancer research
The Tragically Hip made their final stop on their cross-Canada tour in Kingston on Saturday night. The band went on tour after lead singer Gord Downie announced he has terminal brain cancer. Throughout the tour, Downie and his bandmates have been raising funds and awareness for brain cancer research. Montreal’s Neurological Institute noticed how Downie was bringing attention to brain cancer research and set up a booth at the Flavours of Monkland street festival. To hear more about The Neuro’s outreach initiative, visit CTV News.
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