André Picard
Health columnist for The Globe and Mail. He provides expertise on the significance of measles outbreaks and public health strategies.
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Dec 9, 2024 • 18min
What the spread of bird flu signals about another pandemic
André Picard, health columnist for The Globe, dives into the urgent implications of the recent avian flu cases, including Canada’s first human infection. He discusses alarming transmission rates among species, like pigs and poultry, and the economic impact on livestock. Picard emphasizes the crucial need for pandemic preparedness, drawing lessons from COVID-19. He also highlights strategies for preventing the virus's spread, including biosecurity measures and vaccine development challenges. This discussion calls for heightened vigilance against future outbreaks.
May 12, 2025 • 23min
Measles is now spreading across Canada. What’s being done?
André Picard, a health columnist for The Globe and Mail, discusses the alarming resurgence of measles in Canada, highlighting a spike in cases from 370 to 1,440 in Ontario. He points to declining vaccination rates, with only about 70% of children under 7 fully vaccinated. Picard critiques the public health response and emphasizes the strain on health systems. He also tackles vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, urging for better communication to improve community vaccination efforts and protect public health.
