Dr.Lynora Saxinger
@antibioticdoc.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Infectious Diseases doctor and professor at the University of Alberta- incurably curious, explain≠endorse, representing my own opinions.
This should be interesting! An example of outside-the-box community outreach: I've never been in a panel that chatted through and debated vaccine controversies over a beer before!
This Friday - still some tickets available.
This Friday - still some tickets available.
November 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This should be interesting! An example of outside-the-box community outreach: I've never been in a panel that chatted through and debated vaccine controversies over a beer before!
This Friday - still some tickets available.
This Friday - still some tickets available.
Edmontonians, visitors, U of A peeps- drop by Univ of AB Hospital Snell Hall for the Department of Medicine Community Health Fair anytime from 10:30 till 2:30 (the last session starts at 2) - with lunch provided as long as it lasts- you’ll be fed, entertained and educated!
November 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Edmontonians, visitors, U of A peeps- drop by Univ of AB Hospital Snell Hall for the Department of Medicine Community Health Fair anytime from 10:30 till 2:30 (the last session starts at 2) - with lunch provided as long as it lasts- you’ll be fed, entertained and educated!
Personal reflection: when it feels like there’s a LOT of concerning things going on, it was therapeutic to join a vast crowd of Albertans at the Legislature (so many kids!) to support our teachers and public education.
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October 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Personal reflection: when it feels like there’s a LOT of concerning things going on, it was therapeutic to join a vast crowd of Albertans at the Legislature (so many kids!) to support our teachers and public education.
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Honestly if in years past you told me that in 2025 we’d be getting measles exposures notifications on the regular I’d not have believed you. U of A notification.
September 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Honestly if in years past you told me that in 2025 we’d be getting measles exposures notifications on the regular I’d not have believed you. U of A notification.
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In case you are in Alberta and missed the details, COVID fall vaccination eligibility in Alberta is restricted vs other provinces. One key difference is not covering based on age >65. Congregate care, medical and immunologic eligibility criteria. Medical:
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In case you are in Alberta and missed the details, COVID fall vaccination eligibility in Alberta is restricted vs other provinces. One key difference is not covering based on age >65. Congregate care, medical and immunologic eligibility criteria. Medical:
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August 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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In case you are in Alberta and missed the details, COVID fall vaccination eligibility in Alberta is restricted vs other provinces. One key difference is not covering based on age >65. Congregate care, medical and immunologic eligibility criteria. Medical:
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In case you are in Alberta and missed the details, COVID fall vaccination eligibility in Alberta is restricted vs other provinces. One key difference is not covering based on age >65. Congregate care, medical and immunologic eligibility criteria. Medical:
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I imagine many know this already but holy heck, what a massive Microsoft SharePoint security breach - with no patch yet.
Just in case- an FYI.
Check w/ your IT folk if it affects you.
Just in case- an FYI.
Check w/ your IT folk if it affects you.
July 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I imagine many know this already but holy heck, what a massive Microsoft SharePoint security breach - with no patch yet.
Just in case- an FYI.
Check w/ your IT folk if it affects you.
Just in case- an FYI.
Check w/ your IT folk if it affects you.
Reposted by Dr.Lynora Saxinger
In the wake of RFK Jr.’s ACIP shake-up, the medical community is taking matters into its own hands.
Dr. Michael Osterholm’s new Vaccine Integrity Project at CIDRAP aims to fill the void with science-based, nonpartisan guidance. #VaccineIntegrity #PublicHealth
Dr. Michael Osterholm’s new Vaccine Integrity Project at CIDRAP aims to fill the void with science-based, nonpartisan guidance. #VaccineIntegrity #PublicHealth
"Insurance companies currently rely on ACIP’s guidance on which vaccines to cover. But if enough reputable public health groups come up with recommendations different from ACIP’s, Osterholm said, those groups could sway insurance companies on which shots to cover..."
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Outside groups organize to form unbiased, independent vaccine panel
Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the members of the CDC’s esteemed vaccine advisory panel, medical organizations and experts are looking for alternatives.
www.nbcnews.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In the wake of RFK Jr.’s ACIP shake-up, the medical community is taking matters into its own hands.
Dr. Michael Osterholm’s new Vaccine Integrity Project at CIDRAP aims to fill the void with science-based, nonpartisan guidance. #VaccineIntegrity #PublicHealth
Dr. Michael Osterholm’s new Vaccine Integrity Project at CIDRAP aims to fill the void with science-based, nonpartisan guidance. #VaccineIntegrity #PublicHealth
Reposted by Dr.Lynora Saxinger
The #ACIP meeting can only be described as the battle between science and anti-science. Greatest respect to the CDC scientists who are presenting the data in the face of a torrent of outright disinformation from several new members of ACIP who clearly have an antivaxx anti science agenda.
June 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The #ACIP meeting can only be described as the battle between science and anti-science. Greatest respect to the CDC scientists who are presenting the data in the face of a torrent of outright disinformation from several new members of ACIP who clearly have an antivaxx anti science agenda.
Reposted by Dr.Lynora Saxinger
Why it matters: ACIP votes are legally binding for Medicaid and Medicare. If this new ACIP says no to a vaccine, millions could lose access. 3/
June 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Why it matters: ACIP votes are legally binding for Medicaid and Medicare. If this new ACIP says no to a vaccine, millions could lose access. 3/
Reposted by Dr.Lynora Saxinger
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Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr.
Scientific American has published a guide to the EVIDENCE-BASED vaccine recommendations in place BEFORE ACIP members were removed by the administration.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr.
Scientific American has published a guide to the EVIDENCE-BASED vaccine recommendations in place BEFORE ACIP members were removed by the administration.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
www.scientificamerican.com
June 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr.
Scientific American has published a guide to the EVIDENCE-BASED vaccine recommendations in place BEFORE ACIP members were removed by the administration.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr.
Scientific American has published a guide to the EVIDENCE-BASED vaccine recommendations in place BEFORE ACIP members were removed by the administration.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
Reposted by Dr.Lynora Saxinger
Secretary Kennedy replaced CDC’s vaccine advisors based on false claims of conflicts of interest, and yet one of his new ACIP appointees reported more conflicts than all the 17 fired members combined. Striking.
June 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Secretary Kennedy replaced CDC’s vaccine advisors based on false claims of conflicts of interest, and yet one of his new ACIP appointees reported more conflicts than all the 17 fired members combined. Striking.
Yeah, raw milk remains bad for you. Clear risk and no proven benefit. (Imaging licking a cows udder- and all of the manure win the environment. Those are the bacteria you are getting exposed to.)
doh.wa.gov/you-and-y....
doh.wa.gov/you-and-y....
June 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Yeah, raw milk remains bad for you. Clear risk and no proven benefit. (Imaging licking a cows udder- and all of the manure win the environment. Those are the bacteria you are getting exposed to.)
doh.wa.gov/you-and-y....
doh.wa.gov/you-and-y....
Whoa now.
Alberta COVID vaccine planning news release (shorturl.at/U15nE) has some major shockers.
First- it IS $$$ and it IS newly provincial dollars (like all other vaccines). NACI provided guidance (shorturl.at/r0fWf) in Jan as provinces bought supply ~March.
Alberta COVID vaccine planning news release (shorturl.at/U15nE) has some major shockers.
First- it IS $$$ and it IS newly provincial dollars (like all other vaccines). NACI provided guidance (shorturl.at/r0fWf) in Jan as provinces bought supply ~March.
June 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Whoa now.
Alberta COVID vaccine planning news release (shorturl.at/U15nE) has some major shockers.
First- it IS $$$ and it IS newly provincial dollars (like all other vaccines). NACI provided guidance (shorturl.at/r0fWf) in Jan as provinces bought supply ~March.
Alberta COVID vaccine planning news release (shorturl.at/U15nE) has some major shockers.
First- it IS $$$ and it IS newly provincial dollars (like all other vaccines). NACI provided guidance (shorturl.at/r0fWf) in Jan as provinces bought supply ~March.
Reposted by Dr.Lynora Saxinger
I wouldn’t want to be Meta this morning. They’ve made more than just the news business in the country furious. Incredible reporting from @alexposadzki.bsky.social & Kathryn Blaze Baum www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
How underground brokers use their connections inside Meta to profit from hacked accounts
When your Facebook or Instagram account gets hacked, social-media giant Meta offers little support. Intermediaries and insiders can help you get back online – but it will cost you
www.theglobeandmail.com
June 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I wouldn’t want to be Meta this morning. They’ve made more than just the news business in the country furious. Incredible reporting from @alexposadzki.bsky.social & Kathryn Blaze Baum www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Dangerous habits- HCW edition! In healthcare, instant messaging in electronic medical records is not considered timely/adequate communication. It’s like texting and hoping someone sees it versus phoning and having them pick up. if it’s urgent, or if you haven’t heard back, call!
June 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Dangerous habits- HCW edition! In healthcare, instant messaging in electronic medical records is not considered timely/adequate communication. It’s like texting and hoping someone sees it versus phoning and having them pick up. if it’s urgent, or if you haven’t heard back, call!
Shoutout to the Canadian Medical Association for this injection of common sense.
Health professionals should strive to provide the best current evidence-based care possible without having to break a law.
For any diagnosis.
Full Stop.
https://rb.gy/y75bef
Health professionals should strive to provide the best current evidence-based care possible without having to break a law.
For any diagnosis.
Full Stop.
https://rb.gy/y75bef
May 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Shoutout to the Canadian Medical Association for this injection of common sense.
Health professionals should strive to provide the best current evidence-based care possible without having to break a law.
For any diagnosis.
Full Stop.
https://rb.gy/y75bef
Health professionals should strive to provide the best current evidence-based care possible without having to break a law.
For any diagnosis.
Full Stop.
https://rb.gy/y75bef
Going great…
Basically, southern Alberta = measles exposure risk. Are they still trying to contact trace?
Info here: www.albertahealthser...
Make sure you/ yours are up to date on vaccines: 10-20% of cases hospitalized usually. At best It’s nasty.
Basically, southern Alberta = measles exposure risk. Are they still trying to contact trace?
Info here: www.albertahealthser...
Make sure you/ yours are up to date on vaccines: 10-20% of cases hospitalized usually. At best It’s nasty.
May 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Going great…
Basically, southern Alberta = measles exposure risk. Are they still trying to contact trace?
Info here: www.albertahealthser...
Make sure you/ yours are up to date on vaccines: 10-20% of cases hospitalized usually. At best It’s nasty.
Basically, southern Alberta = measles exposure risk. Are they still trying to contact trace?
Info here: www.albertahealthser...
Make sure you/ yours are up to date on vaccines: 10-20% of cases hospitalized usually. At best It’s nasty.
Measles: forgetting history and being doomed to repeat it?
Measles is a highly contagious, whole-body viral infection.
Before immunization (1970s) it killed at least 2.6 million/yr, and left many kids with lifelong disabilities (deafness, developmental delay)
Measles is a highly contagious, whole-body viral infection.
Before immunization (1970s) it killed at least 2.6 million/yr, and left many kids with lifelong disabilities (deafness, developmental delay)
May 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Measles: forgetting history and being doomed to repeat it?
Measles is a highly contagious, whole-body viral infection.
Before immunization (1970s) it killed at least 2.6 million/yr, and left many kids with lifelong disabilities (deafness, developmental delay)
Measles is a highly contagious, whole-body viral infection.
Before immunization (1970s) it killed at least 2.6 million/yr, and left many kids with lifelong disabilities (deafness, developmental delay)
MEASLES -Oh, Canada.
Quebec outbreak over
Alberta: 29 new cases announced today (total 118)
- 17 cases in adults >18, about 10% hospitalized.
Ontario alone has had 925 cases as of April 16. Wowza.
COMPARE:
the worse full year since 1998 was 2011 with 752 cases.
Quebec outbreak over
Alberta: 29 new cases announced today (total 118)
- 17 cases in adults >18, about 10% hospitalized.
Ontario alone has had 925 cases as of April 16. Wowza.
COMPARE:
the worse full year since 1998 was 2011 with 752 cases.
April 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
MEASLES -Oh, Canada.
Quebec outbreak over
Alberta: 29 new cases announced today (total 118)
- 17 cases in adults >18, about 10% hospitalized.
Ontario alone has had 925 cases as of April 16. Wowza.
COMPARE:
the worse full year since 1998 was 2011 with 752 cases.
Quebec outbreak over
Alberta: 29 new cases announced today (total 118)
- 17 cases in adults >18, about 10% hospitalized.
Ontario alone has had 925 cases as of April 16. Wowza.
COMPARE:
the worse full year since 1998 was 2011 with 752 cases.
ourworldindata.org/g...
Healthcare discussions can get pretty theoretical - and increasingly political. But data is just information - that can point to possibly fixable problems. Access to care and factors affecting maternal care worth looking at.
Healthcare discussions can get pretty theoretical - and increasingly political. But data is just information - that can point to possibly fixable problems. Access to care and factors affecting maternal care worth looking at.
Maternal mortality ratio
An interactive visualization from Our World in Data.
ourworldindata.org
April 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
ourworldindata.org/g...
Healthcare discussions can get pretty theoretical - and increasingly political. But data is just information - that can point to possibly fixable problems. Access to care and factors affecting maternal care worth looking at.
Healthcare discussions can get pretty theoretical - and increasingly political. But data is just information - that can point to possibly fixable problems. Access to care and factors affecting maternal care worth looking at.
MEASLES...really?
Yep.
Let's go over some basics and vaccination recommendations.
Measles is a HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS respiratory disease caused by a virus. It's also known as rubeola. It spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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Yep.
Let's go over some basics and vaccination recommendations.
Measles is a HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS respiratory disease caused by a virus. It's also known as rubeola. It spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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March 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
MEASLES...really?
Yep.
Let's go over some basics and vaccination recommendations.
Measles is a HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS respiratory disease caused by a virus. It's also known as rubeola. It spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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Yep.
Let's go over some basics and vaccination recommendations.
Measles is a HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS respiratory disease caused by a virus. It's also known as rubeola. It spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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Reposted by Dr.Lynora Saxinger
Sadly very important tweetorial from @drsteventchen.bsky.social re: measles
#IDsky #DermSky #MedSky
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#IDsky #DermSky #MedSky
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For better or for worse (worse), MEASLES are back, so here's a #skytorial on recognizing this once thought eradicated disease.
MEASLES: a tutorial!
#dermsky #medsky #MedEd
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MEASLES: a tutorial!
#dermsky #medsky #MedEd
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March 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Sadly very important tweetorial from @drsteventchen.bsky.social re: measles
#IDsky #DermSky #MedSky
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#IDsky #DermSky #MedSky
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This could get buried in all of the (mostly depressing) news out there but it’s really terrific. Outpatient prescription coverage has been the biggest gap in Canadian healthcare. And it’s great that HRT is added as well, medically that’s a very sound priority.
The CMA is pleased to see the government's first signed pharmacare agreement with Manitoba.
This is a positive start, but there's still work to be done. Every Canadian deserves access to the medications they need – regardless of their ability to pay. Let's maintain this momentum 👏
This is a positive start, but there's still work to be done. Every Canadian deserves access to the medications they need – regardless of their ability to pay. Let's maintain this momentum 👏
Government of Canada signs pharmacare agreement with Manitoba to improve affordable access to medications
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, announced a $267 million federal investment as part of two bilateral agreements to improve access to affordable medications for Manitob...
www.canada.ca
March 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This could get buried in all of the (mostly depressing) news out there but it’s really terrific. Outpatient prescription coverage has been the biggest gap in Canadian healthcare. And it’s great that HRT is added as well, medically that’s a very sound priority.
As Hamlet said-
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark- wait, no- I think Denmark is fine. It’s Alberta. Provincial politics with very un Canadian playbooks.
Constrain boards and CEOs trying to be fiscally responsible to taxpayers- so you can reward your friends.
While privatizing healthcare.
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark- wait, no- I think Denmark is fine. It’s Alberta. Provincial politics with very un Canadian playbooks.
Constrain boards and CEOs trying to be fiscally responsible to taxpayers- so you can reward your friends.
While privatizing healthcare.
SCOOP: AB Health Minister Adriana LaGrange stripped Alberta Health Services of power to negotiate after its then-CEO allegedly refused to sign pricey deals
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... #abpoli #ableg
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... #abpoli #ableg
Alberta Minister stripped health agency of power to negotiate private surgical contracts, document shows
Letter alleges government eroded ex-CEO’s authority to negotiate deals
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
As Hamlet said-
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark- wait, no- I think Denmark is fine. It’s Alberta. Provincial politics with very un Canadian playbooks.
Constrain boards and CEOs trying to be fiscally responsible to taxpayers- so you can reward your friends.
While privatizing healthcare.
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark- wait, no- I think Denmark is fine. It’s Alberta. Provincial politics with very un Canadian playbooks.
Constrain boards and CEOs trying to be fiscally responsible to taxpayers- so you can reward your friends.
While privatizing healthcare.
Reposted by Dr.Lynora Saxinger
Albertans deserved an honest post-pandemic review. Instead, they got a report littered with contrarian, anti-science talking points that have been debunked, by @bradenmannsyyc.bsky.social @antibioticdoc.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... @theglobeandmail.com #COVID19 #infodemic
Albertans deserved a post-pandemic review. Instead, they got misinformation cloaked in science
The Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force report is littered with anti-science talking points, many already debunked by fact-checkers
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Albertans deserved an honest post-pandemic review. Instead, they got a report littered with contrarian, anti-science talking points that have been debunked, by @bradenmannsyyc.bsky.social @antibioticdoc.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... @theglobeandmail.com #COVID19 #infodemic