
Dr. Anna Wolak
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Family Physician. Wife & mom. Broadway fan. 🇵🇭🇨🇦. Clinical Asst Professor @ UBC Tweets are my own opinions & not medical advice.
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05-08-2020 03:15:19
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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







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

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






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…


