It is long past time to retire the myth that we need to “get sick” to “train” our immune system. Yes, infections can teach your immune system (if they don’t kill you first), but that lesson often comes at a significant cost—one that is often underestimated. Let’s start with a clear point: there’s really no …
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Imagine opening an email from your regional public health authority – or perhaps you don’t have to imagine at all. Many of us with school-aged children in Ontario have received one recently, a stark reminder of how fragile our sense of safety can feel when public trust in preventive care begins to waver. “Dear Parent/Guardian, …
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