Doctors urge flu shots for all pregnant women in Canada
National panel in Canada urges universal influenza vaccination for all healthy pregnant women regardless of stage, citing research that flu during pregnancy raises hospitalization risks and can endanger babies. The CMAJ report also includes updated guidance on a two shot requirement for under nine children in their first year.
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Dalhousie University
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Vitamins in Canada A Debate Over Daily Multivitamins
Canadians encounter mixed guidance on multivitamins as Health Canada emphasizes food first while Dietitians of Canada and CMA journals note potential benefits for certain groups. Industry analyses question nutrient declines in produce and experts urge caution, with recent Cancer Society advice boosting vitamin D intake amid ongoing uncertainty.
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National Institutes of Health
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