What: OMA President Dr. Sohail Gandhi and the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Chris Mackie, will speak about vaccination in the Middlesex-London region, vaccine hesitancy and the OMA’s public education campaign.
When: Wednesday, October 16 at 1 pm
Where: Banting House, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario
The World Health Organization calls vaccine hesitancy one of the top ten global health threats.
Dr. Gandhi and Dr. Mackie will discuss the importance of vaccinations, current vaccination rates in London and the OMA’s new campaign to target the spread of anti-vaccine myths online.
About the OMA
The Ontario Medical Association represents Ontario’s 43,000 plus physicians, medical students and retired physicians, advocating for and supporting doctors while strengthening the leadership role of doctors in caring for patients. Our vision is to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health-care system.
About the Middlesex-London Health Unit
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is a key part of the local health system, which promotes healthy living and identifies community needs. Staff members work in schools and in immunization clinics; they also support families and inspect a wide range of businesses and facilities including personal service settings, swimming pools and spas, restaurants and other businesses that sell food. The Health Unit conducts local research and works with decision makers to create bylaws and guidelines that encourage healthier communities.
For more information, please contact:
OMA Media Relations at 416.340.2862 or toll-free at 1.800.268.7215, extension 2862
media@oma.org @OntariosDoctors
Or:
Dan Flaherty, Communications Manager, Middlesex-London Health Unit
519-663-5317, extension 2469 or 519-617-0570