Best Pertussis Podcasts (2024)

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What's the "big whoop" with childhood vaccines? NL's chief medical officer of health explained why you need to make sure your pertussis, or whooping cough, immunity is up to date 5:19

3d ago5:19

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In the last few years, we've heard a lot about measles outbreaks around the world. Anti-vaccine rhetoric is responsible for some of that, but some cases occur because people didn't get enough vaccine as children. Now health officials are seeing a rise in pertussis...whooping cough...cases. Dr. Janice Fitzgerald is the province's chief medical offic…

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Filipino babies are supposed to be routinely vaccinated against pertussis. Why is it coming back? 10:59

3d ago10:59

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As early as 1976, the Department of Health aimed to control pertussis cases through its routine vaccination program. So why is the illness making a comeback? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Pertussis in the Philippines 14:39

6d ago14:39

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Pertussis, or whooping cough cases have been on the rise in many places of the world this year, and the Philippines is one of those countries. During the first three months of the year, Philippines health officials have reported well over 1,100 cases, which is a more than 30 fold increase over the same period in 2023. In addition more than 50 death…

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156: [Pertussis] Pertussis O “Whooping Cough”: Panibagong COVID Nga Ba? (with Dr. Chenery Ann Lim) 26:50

7d ago26:50

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In this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, Dr. Chenery Ann Lim of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders talks about what pertussis or "whooping cough" is, why pertussis is dangerous, who is most at risk of contracting pertussis, how to mitigate the spread of pertussis, attitudes toward infectious disease prevention, and more. To learn mo…

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34 - Pertussis, Computer Interpretation of EKGs, Tuberculosis, Fluoroquinolone Side Effects 1:10:03

8d ago1:10:03

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Welcome to Episode 34 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants! Show Notes for Episode 34 of “The 2 View” – pertussis, computer interpretation of EKGs, TB, FQ side effects, and incidental findings Pertussis Best Practices for Healthcare Professionals on the Use of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PC…

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The provincial PCs got a big boost this week when Jim McKenna won the byelection in Fogo Island-Cape Freels. Political psychologist Amanda Bittner shared her thoughts on what the Tory win means in the ... 8:09

19h ago8:09

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When Progressive Conservative Jim McKenna won the Fogo Island-Cape Freels by-election this week, it flipped a district that had been Liberal since it was created in 2015. McKenna took the district by more than a thousand votes over the Liberal candidate. He says important issues for rural voters, such as ferry service and the inshore fishery, have …

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In a world of "smart" TVs and refrigerators, and cars that can talk back to the driver, you, you can now get a smart mouthguard to help detect the impact of hits to the head on your brain. We spoke with ... 6:16

19h ago6:16

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When fewer and fewer young people were registering a few years for minor hockey, one of the reasons was the number of parents worried about concussions. Science has proven multiple hits to the head over time can lead to a brain condition called CTE. Those who suffer from it have many of the same symptoms as people with early-onset dementia. Scienti…

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A desperate stand, and a fight to the death. A new documentary film that captures the true story of Chief Misel Joe and the other Mi'kmaq hunger strikers from back in 1983 premieres in Conne River 17:43

19h ago17:43

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It’s a big day for Conne River. People in the community are rolling out the red carpet for the premiere of a new documentary called Forgotten Warriors, which makes its premiere in the community tonight. It takes a look at the hunger strike that happened in the 1980s against the provincial government and paved the way for a brighter future in Miawpu…

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Thought Bubbles: Let’s Get Physical (100)! 10:52

22h ago10:52

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In this episode of Thought Bubbles, host Bubbles Magpayo dives into the world of Korean reality TV with Physical 100, a show that challenges the best of the best physically fit individuals in South Korea. Joined by Pumapodcast producer and Kasama sa Pagbabago host Maisie Joven, they talk about the show's impact, especially inspiring viewers to reth…

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Where's the Food? We heard about a survey that looked at what types of food are produced in this province, and where 10:08

2d ago10:08

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If you think NL isn't able to provide enough of our own food in this province - you'd be wrong! That's according to a survey, conducted by the Community Food Producers Forum, on the topic of food production, It's called the "Where's The Food?" survey, and it looked at how much food is produced, and what types. Dan Rubin is the founding chair of the…

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A plan to build ‘youth hubs’....we spoke with Choices For Youth about their plan to help young people access housing services 8:34

2d ago8:34

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Young people who live outside of St. John's can find it hard to find the support they need. Many have to travel to the city to receive mental health care, housing support, and many other services that can be impossible to get in rural communities. Choices For Youth is a non-profit organization that gives young people access to those services as wel…

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Do activists take a break? Here are ways Commune is trying to make advocacy sustainable 16:32

2d ago16:32

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Oya Arriola of Wise Owl discusses the Commune program with Nini Oñate from Dakila, a collective focused on human rights advocacy. Find out how the program tries to sustain relationships beyond specific projects or campaigns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Net loss. Grenfell Campus students are getting reimbursed for their internet service fee, after a cyberattack interrupted services for months. But they'll only get back a quarter of what they paid 8:59

3d ago8:59

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Students at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University in Corner Brook are still dealing with issues related to the cyberattack that happened in January of this year. Many students and professors have faced multiple problems with their internet connections and have had to find other ways to get by. Grenfell administration say they'll be offering a twenty…

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The newest member of the provincial House of Assembly for Cape Freels-Fogo is Progressive Conservative Jim McKenna. We spoke with him about last night's byelection wn and his new job 7:00

3d ago7:00

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There's a new member of the House of Assembly this morning. A byelection was called for the district of Cape Freels-Fogo after the passing of MHA Derrick Bragg in January. Progressive Conservative candidate Jim McKenna was the winner.

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NL crab harvesters have a pricing deal with buyers today. We chatted with John Efford Jr., who's taken on a leadership role that reminds us of his famous father 11:39

4d ago11:39

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Crab harvesters have a deal for their catch this morning. The crab season was supposed to start last week, but boats have been tied up due to the dispute about prices. Late Sunday, a deal was announced between the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union and the Association of Seafood Producers. John Efford Jr. has had a lot to say in recent weeks about…

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Some people in the Codroy Valley still have concerns about the proposed wind energy project from World Energy GH2. We got one person's perspective 9:46

4d ago9:46

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The NL provincial government approved World Energy GH2's amended environmental assessment last week. That means the company's proposed mega project to produce hydrogen from wind energy generated on the Port au Port Peninsula and Codroy Valley will go ahead. But even after the company had done more work on that assessment, as the government demanded…

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Fishery photofinish. The night before snow crab harvesters were supposed to head back to Confederation Building in protest, the FFAW announced it had reached a price deal with the Association of Seafood ... 6:30

4d ago6:30

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After a little more than a week's delay, the snow crab season in the province will begin. The Fish, Food & Allied Workers union announced last evening that it has reached a deal with the Association of Seafood Producers for this year's fishery. It happened just before fish harvesters were supposed to head back to Confederation Building in protest. …

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Quiboloy appoints ex-President Duterte as property administrator. What does it mean? 13:27

4d ago13:27

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Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is wanted by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and both Houses of Congress of the Philippines, among others. In the midst of all his legal woes, the head of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ appoints former President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte as property administrator of the Davao-based religious sect. Why did he choose the t…

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Showcasing survivor-created photography focused on the transformation of survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. That's the focus of an exhibit by The Journey Project, which is touring the province ... 8:28

7d ago8:28

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The Journey Project is touring NL with an exhibit of survivor-created photography. It's the third PhotoVoice project that includes images created by survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence from across the province. This year's collection is called TRANSFORMation: A Photo Journey. Ashley MacDonald is a legal navigator with The Jou…

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Delays in the crab fishery have plant workers fearing for their livelihoods. We asked Bonavista MHA Craig Pardy what he's hearing from constituents 8:18

7d ago8:18

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NL's crab fishery was slated to start this past Saturday, but most harvesters across the province have kept their boats tied up at the wharf That's because they are demanding a better price than what they're being offered now The delay is having an impact on other people employed in the fishery, including plant workers. Craig Pardy is the Member of…

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Today marks the 44th anniversary of Terry Fox starting his Marathon of Hope. His brother brought Terry's inspiring story to Corner Brook schoolchildren 8:16

7d ago8:16

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44 years ago today, Terry Fox dipped his artificial leg into the Atlantic Ocean and started his Marathon of Hope in St. John's, to raise money and awareness for cancer research. On Thursday, students at C.C. Loughlin Elementary in Corner Brook had a special visitor - Terry's brother, Fred Fox - who told them all about the late hero.…

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Turkeys were flying off the shelf at the Grand Falls-Windsor Community Kitchen this week...right into the grocery bags of thieves who robbed the building twice in two nights. We spoke with a kitchen volunteer ... 7:11

7d ago7:11

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The Grand Falls-Windsor community kitchen helps thousands of people every year. The group provides hot meals for people who can't afford groceries. They'll deliver firewood to people who need it and visit seniors who find it difficult to leave their homes. This week, all their hard work was undone when thieves broke in and stole the food they were …

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How to adult: CPA and tax consultant explains why you need to file taxes 8:55

7d ago8:55

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The deadline for filing taxes is often seen as a daunting task, but a CPA and tax consultant demystifies the process to show us that filing our taxes is much easier than it looks. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The provincial government is planning to build 50 housing units in Corner Brook to combat the housing crisis. We asked community members what they thought of the plan. 5:08

8d ago5:08

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NL's Housing Minister, Fred Hutton was at Vine Place Community Centre in Corner Brook on Wednesday to give details about the recent provincial budget announcement for housing. Over the next two years, the province will tear down and and rebuild 32 vacant homes in the city, while building an extra 18 units. CBC’s Amy Feehan was there and spoke with …

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The Vatican says gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy violate "human dignity." We'll hear why some people are upset - but not surprised by that declaration, 9:05

8d ago9:05

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The Vatican says gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy are serious violations of "human dignity" that reject God's plan for human life. That's part of its new 20-page doctrine called "Infinite Dignity," which it issued this week. Pope Francis approved the declaration last month and ordered it to be published. Gemma Hickey is the president of the g…

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Help clean up our planet. Try this plastic waste reduction business model. 11:11

8d ago11:11

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Kuha Sa Tingi is a refill and reuse initiative that involves sari-sari stores, suppliers, and local governments with the hope of ending the plastic crisis in the Philippines. In this episode, we dive deep into the results of its pilot implementation in Quezon City and San Juan City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Making this province's courtrooms – and the justice system as a whole – a safer place for survivors of sexual assault. NDP MHA Lela Evans told us why she wants the provincial government to take more concrete ... 14:25

9d ago14:25

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An apology is one thing, but now the NDP wants to see action. Last week, provincial Justice Minister John Hogan was in the spotlight for comments he made in March about the treatment of sexual assault survivors in the criminal justice system. Hogan had said it was "impossible" for lawyers to re-traumatize sexual assault victims in the courtroom. He…

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It can be a sticky situation, but it makes for a tasty treat. Our outdoor columnist, Charlie White, joined us to talk about tapping maple trees 6:59

9d ago6:59

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Canada has many attractions - hockey, friendly citizens, beautiful landscapes, moose and, of course, maple syrup. Not only is maple syrup a Canadian symbol, but the sap also has many uses. The time window for maple tree tapping can vary each year, but spring is the season to bust out the taps and buckets.Our outdoor columnist, Charlie White, took u…

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The provincial government green-lit World Energy GH2's wind energy project on Tuesday. We heard from the provincial government, the company, and a leader of the organization Envirowatch NL. 11:05

9d ago11:05

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The provincial government has given the official go-ahead for the massive wind-to-electricity-to-hydrogen proposal for western Newfoundland, The plan includes the construction of more than 300 huge wind turbines, as tall as 200 metres each. We heard three perspectives. Provincial Environment Minister Bernard Davis (0:25 mark) delivered the news yes…

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Marawi survivors warn against faulty distribution of the compensation package 15:07

9d ago15:07

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Survivors of the 2017 Marawi siege have filed over 6,000 compensation claims worth P9.1 billion. In this episode, a resident describes their long and winding road to rebuilding their city. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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