Just as everyone was worried about whether the "three epidemics" would really come to an end, BC also has officially entered the flu season. Experts shouted urgently: Wear the mask quickly!
The Canadian government can’t sit still and urges everyone to: get the bivalent vaccine as soon as possible!
Various viruses are surging, and The "three epidemics" of new crown +influenza+RSV has emerged in Canada -
The latest data from the Ontario Provincial Health Bureau shows that the spread of BQ strain is astonishing, and the growth rate is twice that of the current BA.5! RSV cases surged, and in children's hospitals across the country began to operate overload, and some children even waited for 14 hours before waiting for a bed!
At the same time, the flu season is back in two years, and people's immunity has been greatly reduced!
3 viruses take a multi-pronged approach. Can Canada, which has been unblocked, be able to stop it? This is the Trudeau and Tam Yongshi the most worrying . The two have reminded all Canadians more than once: If they don’t do a good job in epidemic prevention, don’t worry about the government’s re-implementation of restrictions. Sarah Otto, a professor at
UBC University and an expert at the provincial COVID-19 independent modeling group, urged provincial residents to wear masks indoors with a large number of abortions to prevent the spread of the virus.
"We have entered the flu season, and more and more people are sick or even hospitalized, and many people are infected with the new crown and cannot go to work. will cause a double blow to our health care system."
Sarah recommends that everyone wear masks when entering grocery stores and taking public transportation to prevent the spread of personality respiratory viruses as much as possible. "I think we can still do our part."
At present, The fastest growing new coronavirus strain in Canada is BQ.1.1. spreads faster than all other variants and can better escape the human immune system. "More people will be infected."
BC Health Director Dirian (Adrian Dix) himself revealed at a press conference that he still wears masks in indoor public places to protect himself and those around him.
"Although the province's mask mandatory order for has been cancelled, I still recommend wearing masks in indoor public places, especially at this time of year (flu season)."
Just on the weekend on Halloween Eve, Di Dean also said that health officials are worried that the number of patients in the province will increase during the future, which will put pressure on the medical system.
2022 As of now, more than 500,000 people in have been vaccinated with influenza vaccine in .
At the same time, the federal government is urging all Canadians who meet the vaccination criteria to: get the bivalent vaccine as soon as possible!
Health officials said that since the immunity provided by the first three shots of vaccines has gradually weakened over time, it is very important to receive enhancers before autumn and winter, especially when the epidemic may break out again at any time.
At this stage, there are two bivalent vaccines approved by the Health Canada Ministry of Health: Moderna bivalent vaccine, which was approved on September 4; and Pfizer bivalent vaccine, which was approved on October 7.
Compared with previous versions, the bivalent vaccine provides a wider protection against the new crown and its variants, containing 2 mRNA components, allowing them to target a variety of virus strains.
Kelly Grindrod, a research institute and professor of pharmacy innovation at Ontario Pharmacist College, explains that there are indeed nuances between the two vaccines—
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"Modna vaccine dose is slightly higher, targets the original virus and Omicron BA1 variant ; Pfizer dosage slightly lower, targets the original virus and Omicron BA4 and BA5 variant . "
Health Canada revealed that the dose of Moderna's bivalent vaccine is 50 micrograms and the dose of Pfizer's bivalent vaccine is 30 micrograms.
Some people are worried about whether the first three injections will be bad if they are mixed with the enhancer; in this regard, experts from said that the mixed injection of bivalent enhancer is also very effective.
"You don't need to continue to get the same brand of vaccines. You can get the vaccine whichever vaccine is easier to get."
On October 7, the Canadian National Immunization Advisory Committee issued the new crown bivalent vaccine update guide -
"The immunization benefits and safety of the new crown bivalent mRNA vaccine may be similar. As a booster, the number or type of previous vaccination is not necessary to consider." The side effects of these two bivalent vaccines should be similar to the side effects of the previous version.
People with different constitutions have different responses to vaccination. Redness, soreness and swelling at the injection site are common symptoms. In addition, chills, fatigue, joint pain, headaches, mild fever and muscle aches are also common general symptoms.
After two "atmospheric rivers" of Vancouver has officially entered winter. I hope everyone will pay attention to keeping warm and taking care of their health!
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