immunity

At this point, most of us know that the very best thing we can do to give our immune system a boost is to get our COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot, and a COVID booster, if you’re eligible.But as the days grow darker and colder and we’re faced with a possible “twindemic” — meaning we’ll be dealing with the flu on top of COVID cases, which are still…

Canada should anticipate a resurgence of a potentially deadly childhood respiratory virus as COVID-19 physical distancing measures are relaxed, according to a new report. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is very common, quite contagious and infects the respiratory tract of pretty much all children before their second birthday.For most…

For Leeanna Palumbo, maternity leave during a global pandemic has been secluded and mostly homebound. “I kept my bubble just to my parents and my inlaws,” the Burlington, Ont., first-time mother told Global News, explaining those were the only people who could see her now eight-month-old Veda. “We wouldn’t let anyone see her or touch…

June 29, 2021 -- A new study shows surprising evidence that COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna may offer longer-lasting immunity than thought. This comes after studies published last month found that boosters may not be necessary for people who were previously infected with COVID-19 and later vaccinated,…