Mandatory influenza vaccination for health care workers is not justified says the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) in a new position statement. The College further … [Read more...]
The True Story of Pertussis Vaccination: A sordid Legacy?
The True Story of Pertussis Vaccination: A Sordid Legacy? Written by Dr. Mark Geier and his son David, the article explores the history of whooping cough vaccination. The article is the 2003 winner … [Read more...]
Letter to Ontario’s Chief Medical Health Officer
VRAN enlisted the services of Toronto law firm of Goodman and Carr in an attempt to address our very serious concern that the Ontario Ministry of Health is failing in its duty to adequately inform … [Read more...]
Rubella Vaccination – Utilitarianism & Herd Immunity
Excerpted from Immunization: History, Ethics, Law and Health By Catherine Diodati Utilitarianism and herd immunity are central correlative concepts in this discussion on mass immunization. … [Read more...]
CMA Says No To Mandatory Hepatitis B vaccination for MDs
In brief Should vaccination of physicians against hepatitis B, as well as subsequent screening for the virus, be mandatory? The CMA says no: the voluntary route is the way to go. But Health Canada … [Read more...]
