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It’s that time of year again. No, not Halloween. It’s something scarier: cold and flu season.
With COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) still circulating too, it’s important to protect yourself from respiratory illnesses this fall and winter. One the best ways to do that is getting a flu shot.
Today in The Conversation Canada, Jennifer Guthrie of Western University covers what you need to know about flu shots this year. That includes the benefits of getting the jab, how the flu vaccine works and why you need to get a flu shot every year. And yes, it’s safe to get a COVID-19 booster at the same time as the flu shot.
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All the best,
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Flu shots are recommended for most Canadians over six months old.
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Jennifer Guthrie, Western University
With cold and flu season on the horizon, it’s time for a flu shot. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for immunity to take effect, which is why it’s recommended to get the jab in the fall.
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Educators can help kids understand the difference between using power negatively and positively, and encourage its positive use to build respectful environments.
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Deinera Exner-Cortens, University of Calgary; Elizabeth (Liz) Baker, University of Calgary; Wendy Craig, Queen's University, Ontario
Being bullied because of some aspect of who a person is — known as identity-based or bias-based bullying — is extremely harmful to kids’ sense of belonging at school.
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Given the rapid integration of AI into human resource management across many organizations, it’s important to raise awareness about the complex ethical challenges it presents.
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Mehnaz Rafi, University of Calgary
Understand the risks of using AI recruitment tools and discover practical, actionable strategies to harness AI’s potential while promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring.
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Developing clear policies and principles that are communicated with audiences should be an essential part of any newsroom’s AI practice.
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Nicole Blanchett, Toronto Metropolitan University; Charles H. Davis, Toronto Metropolitan University; Mariia Sozoniuk, Toronto Metropolitan University; Sibo Chen, Toronto Metropolitan University
The news industry has high hopes that the use of AI could lead to better journalism, but there is still a lot of work to be done in terms of figuring out how to use it ethically.
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Les accidents de communication peuvent endommager les relations d'un individu.
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Raucher-Chéné Delphine, McGill University
Bien que les accidents de communication puissent se produire, leur multiplication peut indiquer une atteinte de la cognition sociale.
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Arts
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Amanda Kennell, University of Notre Dame; Jessica McManus Warnell, University of Notre Dame
Like the Japanese atomic survivors who were awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, Godzilla has a message to share.
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Ben McCann, University of Adelaide
In 1994, Pulp Fiction dazzled audiences with its intricate storylines, cult cast and blackly comic tone. Its legacy is staggering.
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Environment + Energy
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Neil D’Cruze, University of Oxford; Rowan O. Martin, University of Cape Town
A review of the impact of parrot farming on conservation of wild parrots shows that consumer demand for the birds must be reduced.
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Politics
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Boris Heersink, Fordham University
Natural disasters create practical challenges for voters and election administrators. But in some cases, voters can also pin the blame on the government, or judge a candidate by the federal response.
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