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Dr. Anna Wolak

@drawolak

Family Physician. Wife & mom. Broadway fan. 🇵🇭🇨🇦. Clinical Asst Professor @ UBC Tweets are my own opinions & not medical advice.

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“(Somewhere) Over the Rainbow” was co-written by two New York Jews, born to Russian and Lithuanian, Yiddish-speaking parents. The lyrics were penned by Yip Harburg (Isidore Hochberg) and Harold “Hyman” Arlen wrote the music. What few people realised while listening to the iconic

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I spoke w/ Sonia Sunger today about the state of respiratory illnesses in BC. Key points: Influenza & RSV numbers are high & are rising Covid is present but stable Get vaccinated Large % of healthcare visits are for respiratory illnesses ➡️ mask mandate in health care #bcpoli

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Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. On this day, I like to remind everyone about the Philippines’ actions. In 1930, Pres. Quezon welcomed 1,200 Jewish refugees (his “Open Doors Policy”) to Manila. We took them in, while the world was looking away. #NeverAgain youtu.be/a157JgY3xW4?si…

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It’s been 5 years since BC’s first covid pt. I spoke w/ CKNW about some lessons learned since then including Masking, ventilation, air purification, staying home when sick, fixing the health care system before the next pandemic. Also long COVID. bit.ly/3WzugF2 #bcpoli

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To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 canada.ca/en/public-heal…

To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips. 

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Influenza is on the rise in Canada. We know how to deal with this Get vaccinated. Stay home when sick. Ventilation and air purification. Mask in crowded indoor public spaces and transit. Wash your hands. Protect yourselves and your kids. Data from BC shows ⬆️influenza A #bcpoli

Influenza is on the rise in Canada.
We know how to deal with this
Get vaccinated.
Stay home when sick.
Ventilation and air purification.
Mask in crowded indoor public spaces and transit.
Wash your hands.
Protect yourselves and your kids.
Data from BC shows ⬆️influenza A
#bcpoli
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Today is Tu Bishvat, or as Jews like to call it, the holiday that doesn't have a corresponding pastry and we're forced to eat fruit.

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Please make sure you and your children are up to date with your measles vaccines. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and is not always benign. It can lead to long term disability and can even be fatal. Please protect yourselves & the vulnerable. BC Family Doctors #bced

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Measles was eradicated in Canada(1998) & the US(2000), but ⬇️ vaccination rates have led to outbreaks. A child in TX has died from measles complications. Please. Get yourselves & your children vaccinated. No one should die from a vaccine-preventable illness. Doctors of BC #bcpoli

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Please get your measles shot. You and your kids are 98% protected with the MMR vaccine. The vaccine had been around since 1996 and it is extremely safe. Don't mess around with measles!

Please get your measles shot.

You and your kids are 98% protected with the MMR vaccine.

The vaccine had been around since 1996 and it is extremely safe.

Don't mess around with measles!
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Horrified. Praying for everyone. This was a joyful celebration of Philippine culture that has ended in tragedy. globalnews.ca/news/11151298/…

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UPDATE: A 24-hour assistance centre has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue. Vancouver Police officers and Victim Services professionals have been deployed to help anyone who has not been able to contact a loved who was at the Lapu Lapu

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Pagdadalamhati. It’s the Tagalog word for grief & mourning. The Lapu Lapu Day Festival was a celebration of 🇵🇭 spirit & culture, but ended in a senseless tragedy. I mourn with my kababayan, grieving the lives taken too soon. Matatag ang Pilipino. Even in tragedy, we stand strong.

Pagdadalamhati. It’s the Tagalog word for grief & mourning.
The Lapu Lapu Day Festival was a celebration of 🇵🇭 spirit & culture, but ended in a senseless tragedy. I mourn with my kababayan, grieving the lives taken too soon.
Matatag ang Pilipino. Even in tragedy, we stand strong.
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In the aftermath of the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy, it's worth sharing that research suggests playing Tetris shortly after witnessing trauma may⬇️risk of PTSD by disrupting visual memory consolidation.Not a treatment,but could help survivors & witnesses. theconversation.com/can-playing-te…

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Summer camp operators are (rightfully) not permitting kids not vaccinated with MMR to attend their camps. This is sensible since one case of #measles can infect up to 20 others. The cause is lower rates of MMR vaccination increasing the number of susceptible people.

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Please. Make sure you and your loved ones are vaccinated against measles. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and is not always a benign illness. #bcpoli Global BC