This graph shows that children under 12 years‐old are
generally at lower risk of infection than other age groups, even after returning to school in September.
Lower # of cases among fully vax individuals compared to unvaxxed across all age groups & time.
Nov 9, 2021 • 9 tweets • 3 min read
1/ Last week there was a @UBCCPD Webinar "Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the B.C. Health Care System"
I found it super insightful.
The summary will be available soon on the CPD website, but want to share a few highlights/takeaways.
“The lifestyle they have chosen is a defence mechanism to the trauma they experienced” as a reflection to residential school survivors.
Nov 4, 2021 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
1/ Wishing everyone who celebrates a Happy Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas.
To those who do not know the historical significance, I will briefly share what I have learned about it through the years.
As per @SikhRI, Bandi Chhor Divas represents "Emancipation Day" 2/ Sikh Gurus
Sikhi is guided by the teachings of 11 Gurus (leaders who guide us from darkness to light) from Guru Nanak Sahib to the Guru Granth Sahib (our scriptures in homes/Gurduaras).
Guru Hargobind Sahib was our 6th Guru; Bandi Chhor Divas remembers his imprisonment.
Nov 2, 2021 • 10 tweets • 7 min read
1/ New Opportunities
For the new people here, a brief bio/background.
A Sikh Family Doc, grandson of a 2x refugee Physician.
To be a Sikh is not only an articulation of Faith, but also to me means one who is always learning/unlearning.
First dose Dec 20 & second dose Jan 31st.
At the time we weren't sure what optimal dosing interval was & had ongoing supply issues, so many got 2 doses at varying shorter intervals.
Now we know ~12 weeks is a good interval, but also are seeing waning immunity.
Oct 10, 2021 • 14 tweets • 10 min read
1/ #COVID19BC - Vaccines in 5-11 year old - Thoughts
This morning it was announced (by media) that 5-11 yo can now be registered.
A friend asked me if I had a child in that age range, would I be getting them vaccinated?