/epi-biostat-occh/taxonomy/term/2447/all en /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/expert-quebec-launches-fall-vaccination-campaign-360250 <p>Quebec began rolling out its fall vaccination campaign against respiratory viruses on Monday, starting with vulnerable populations. Along with flu shots, a new COVID-19 vaccine adapted to the latest variants is available. This year, Quebec is among the first provinces to offer free RSV vaccines to infants, aiming to reduce the strain on hospitals. </p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:30:00 +0000 admin 5211380 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/expert-canadas-first-ever-national-oral-health-survey-359269 <p>Preliminary results of the Canadian Oral Health Survey (COHS), released August 27, highlight disparities in insurance coverage and indicate dental visits have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels. Residents of Quebec were the least likely to have dental insurance, while Albertans were the most likely. The COHS is Canada’s <u> </u>first-ever national oral health survey. (<a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/240827/dq240827b-eng.htm?utm_source=mstatcan&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-mstatcan" target="_blank">Statistics Canada</a>)</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:13:35 +0000 admin 5168995 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/expert-discovery-new-earth-planet-could-shed-light-what-makes-planet-habitable-358213 <p>In an exciting breakthrough for astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial life, a team of international scientists, including key support from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University researchers, has announced the discovery of Gliese 12 b, a temperate, Earth-sized exoplanet just 40 light-years away — a relatively neighbourly 378 trillion kilometres from earth. (<a href="https://theconversation.com/the-discovery-of-a-new-earth-like-planet-could-shed-further-light-on-what-makes-a-planet-habitable-234127">The Conversation</a>)</p> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:41:19 +0000 admin 5137201 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/expert-5-reasons-why-canada-should-consider-moving-4-day-work-week-358166 <p>Nine out of 10 Canadians are interested in a four-day work week, <a href="https://blog.talent.com/en/canadians-would-love-a-four-day-work-week-but-are-concerned-about-its-implementation" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">according to a recent survey</a>, making it their most desirable benefit ahead of health care, flexible scheduling and additional vacation days.</p> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:34:36 +0000 admin 5130982 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/expert-heat-waves-linked-climate-change-canadas-new-tool-357951 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html -->The Greater Montreal area is under a heat warning Monday as a warm and humid air mass could lead to a humidex value of 40. Environment and Climate Change Canada recently released the first results from its rapid extreme weather event attribution system, showing that human-caused climate change significantly increased the likelihood of recent heat waves in Quebec, Eastern Ontario, and Atlantic Canada​.</p> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:10:11 +0000 admin 5110618 at /epi-biostat-occh