When it takes too long to get an appointment or a #doctor dismisses patient symptoms, people go #online for help. Is that a bad thing? By HANAN HAMMAD (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @newsdecoder.bsky.social

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Canadians who avoid the #flushot because they fear needles have an alternative. #FluMist, a nasal spray vaccine, offers a painless way for Canadians to get immunized. By Hanan Hammad, #internationalstudents for @healthydebate.bsky.social

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Did you know that 25% of #Canadian adults are needle-phobic? With flu season in full swing, #FluMist — a nasal spray #flu vaccine — offers a painless alternative. Yet accessing it in Canada isn’t as simple as walking into a local pharmacy.

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I’m excited to share that my first story was published with News Decoder. This story examines how women with #PCOS turn to social media for answers and support when doctors overlook their concerns — highlighting how online spaces can both raise awareness and expose users to #misinformation.

🏥 When it takes too long to get an appointment or a doctor dismisses patient symptoms, people go online for help.

🗞️ Hanan Hammad of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health explores the world of online health.

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