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Vanessa Allen MD MPH

@vanessagallen

Microbiologist / infectious diseases specialist, Sinai Health and University Health Network. All views are my own.

 Toronto, Canada
Joined July 2009
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Grateful to speak with Jordan Heath-Rawlings about the rise in syphilis across Canada and the need for innovative strategies for prevention. Why is syphilis surging in Canada? | The Big Story @thebigstoryfpn the-big-story-bb309f15.simpl…
The Big Story

The Big Story

Whatever we've been taught, it seems like the lessons aren't sticking these days. And the most obvious result is the dramatic resurgence of a sexually transmitted infection that was once rare in this...

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Dr. Lynn Mikula@LynnMikula10 Apr 2023
#LabsSaveLives and we 💜 our lab staff @PRHC1! Hospitals couldn’t do what we do without them.
PRHC (@PRHC1) profile picturePRHC@PRHC110 Apr 2023
Did you know that 85% of medical decisions are based on laboratory results? It's National Medical Laboratory Week and we would like to recognize PRHC’s laboratory staff for their contribution to patient care. We couldn’t do it without them! #LabsSaveLives #MedLabWeek
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To the phenomenal lab professionals in Ontario and beyond. Thank you for supporting critical decisions for all of our health care, day in and day out. Here’s to celebrating you!
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CN Tower / Tour CN@TourCNTower24 Nov 2022
Tonight the #CNTower will be lit light blue for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week / Ce soir la #TourCN sera illuminée en bleu pâle pour la Semaine mondiale du bon usage des antimicrobiens
closeup of the CN Tower at night lit in blue / gros plan de la Tour CN de nuit éclairée en bleu

ALT closeup of the CN Tower at night lit in blue / gros plan de la Tour CN de nuit éclairée en bleu

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1. So #flu season is taking off at quite a clip. A 🧵 A child died from flu in the week ending Oct. 8, @CDCgov reports in this week's FluView. This is the first pediatric flu death in the 2022-2023 reporting period.
Image from Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 (@HelenBranswell)
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Rates of influenza are starting to increase both in canada and the us. Please consider getting the flu vaccine, particularly if you are vulnerable to severe influenza, or live or work with others who are vulnerable canada.ca/en/public-health/s…
Flu (seasonal influenza): Get your flu vaccine (flu shot)

Flu (seasonal influenza): Get your flu vaccine (flu shot)

Everyone older than 6 months should get the flu shot every year, who is high risk, who may pass on the flu. Flu shots are safe.

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If the season in Australia last winter is any indication, www1.health.gov.au/internet/…, there is likely to be a high number of influenza infections this fall
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Shelly Easton@EastonShelly2 Aug 2022
One-two punch: Researchers discover sophisticated mechanism that bacteria use to resist antibiotics #BrighterWorld #McMaster @MacGlobalNexus brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/ar…
One-two punch: Researchers discover sophisticated mechanism that bacteria use to resist antibiotics

One-two punch: Researchers discover sophisticated mechanism that bacteria use to resist antibiotics

The discovery shows that the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are more complex and highly evolved than scientists had previously recognized. [...]Read More...

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Sincere thank you to all of expert and dedicated laboratory professionals across Ontario. It is such a privilege working with all of you. Thank you for your incredible contributions and Happy National Medical Laboratory Week!
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So excited to focus on all things genomics and learn from incredible international experts #GCM_2022
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A superb group of dedicated professionals at the uhn/ sinai microbiology laboratory offering high quality and timely results to support clinical care and the pandemic response. It is an honour to join this incredible team.
Sinai Health (@SinaiHealth) profile pictureSinai Health@SinaiHealth7 Jan 2022
The shared #SinaiHealth-@UHN microbiology lab offers state-of-the-art diagnostic services, research and education. The team has played a critical role in Ontario's pandemic response, and was the first hospital lab in the province to start testing for #COVID19.
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new data on impact of vaccines on transmission.
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Lets us not forget. Thank you
Brittlestar (@brittlestar) profile pictureBrittlestar
@brittlestar30 Jun 2021
CANADA DAY 2021
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to all of our incredible laboratory colleagues and experts.. your dedication and superb work has been critical to supporting the health of our communities and province. Thank you many times over.
Public Health ON (@PublicHealthON) profile picturePublic Health ON@PublicHealthON12 Apr 2021
Our #MedLab professionals play a key role in our health system by providing expertise to help diagnose and treat health issues, like #COVID19. This #LabWeek, we’re highlighting the incredible work our lab teams do to keep Ontarians healthy!
graphic of lab icons with text overlay: Celebrate National Medical Laboratory Week! April 11-17

ALT graphic of lab icons with text overlay: Celebrate National Medical Laboratory Week! April 11-17

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A tremendous effort by so many talented people to make the Ontario SARS-CoV2 genome data public.
Public Health ON (@PublicHealthON) profile picturePublic Health ON@PublicHealthON1 Apr 2021
Genome sequencing, analysis and epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 is important for understanding the evolution and spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Ontario. Check out our interactive tool: bit.ly/3rE2OUp
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youtube.com/watch?v=ij1-ud8D… To an incredibly dedicated, expert and fantastic group of laboratory professionals across Ontario. Thank you so much for your critical contributions to the health and safety of our everyone in our communities, and for the chance to do this together.
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Dr. David M. Kaplan
@DavidKaplanMD4 Mar 2021
Only 46 vaccinations day? Our clinic can do 45-60 vaccinations an hour! Call on Primary Care to get the job done. Via @ColinDMello - toronto.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-…
COVID-19 vaccine pilot project coming to some Ontario pharmacies

COVID-19 vaccine pilot project coming to some Ontario pharmacies

Ontario pharmacists will soon be able to administer the COVID-19 vaccine after the Ford government signed an agreement to harness the reach of 4,600 pharmacies across the province.

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Clearly the Polk awards know a good thing when they see it. Helen Branswell keeps us all honest and focuses on the issues that matter. Thank you Helen for the high quality journalism that sets the bar.
Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 (@HelenBranswell) profile pictureHelen Branswell 🇨🇦
@HelenBranswell24 Feb 2021
It is the thrill of a lifetime to be recognized in the company of the amazing journalists honored in this year's #PolkAwards. Congratulations to all — such extraordinary journalism. And thanks, all, for the kudos. My heart is overflowing. liu.edu/polk-awards/Current-…
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