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Dominik Mertz

@DocDominik

ID physician and hospital epidemiologist, McMaster University; dad; expat from Switzerland, now proud Hamiltonian; opinions my own creation.

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Bug of the Month - Hepatitis A Virus drive.google.com/file/d/12hbdaf…

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Our application deadline is March 30th! Apply today for Fall 2025 entry. gdce.healthsci.mcmaster.ca @GuyattGH @lmbuagbaw @DocDominik @HEI_mcmaster @machealthsci

GDCE_McMaster's tweet image. Our application deadline is March 30th! Apply today for Fall 2025 entry. gdce.healthsci.mcmaster.ca
@GuyattGH @lmbuagbaw @DocDominik @HEI_mcmaster @machealthsci

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The GDCE program applies McMaster's renowned problem-based learning approach. Learners participate in live sessions with a small group, tutored by HEI’s expert faculty members. Apply to be part of our Fall 2025 cohort now! gdce.healthsci.mcmaster.ca #epidemiology

GDCE_McMaster's tweet image. The GDCE program applies McMaster's renowned problem-based learning approach. Learners participate in live sessions with a small group, tutored by HEI’s expert faculty members. Apply to be part of our Fall 2025 cohort now! gdce.healthsci.mcmaster.ca
#epidemiology

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APPLY by our March 30th deadline! Find out more about the program and admission requirements on our website here: gdce.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/educa.../futur… #epidemiology #postgraduate #ApplyNow #gradstudies #clinicalresearch

GDCE_McMaster's tweet image. APPLY by our March 30th deadline! Find out more about the program and admission requirements on our website here: gdce.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/educa.../futur…
#epidemiology #postgraduate #ApplyNow #gradstudies #clinicalresearch

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🌟 Exciting update! 🌟 Check out our website for the latest version of the Summary Resource for the MOH document: "Recommendations for Outbreak Prevention and Control in Institutions and Congregate Living Settings." ipachub.ca/resources/outb… #OutbreakPrevention #StayInformed

TheIPACHub's tweet image. 🌟 Exciting update! 🌟 Check out our website for the latest version of the Summary Resource for the MOH document: "Recommendations for Outbreak Prevention and Control in Institutions and Congregate Living Settings." 
ipachub.ca/resources/outb…
#OutbreakPrevention #StayInformed

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Bug of the Month - Streptococcus pneumoniae drive.google.com/file/d/1BipmID…

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Part 1: What does IPAC have to do with construction, renovation, maintenance and design (CRMD)? CRMD activities can disturb and disperse harmful bacteria and fungal spores through air, soil, water and dust.

TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 1: What does IPAC have to do with construction, renovation, maintenance and design (CRMD)? CRMD activities can disturb and disperse harmful bacteria and fungal spores through air, soil, water and dust.
TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 1: What does IPAC have to do with construction, renovation, maintenance and design (CRMD)? CRMD activities can disturb and disperse harmful bacteria and fungal spores through air, soil, water and dust.
TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 1: What does IPAC have to do with construction, renovation, maintenance and design (CRMD)? CRMD activities can disturb and disperse harmful bacteria and fungal spores through air, soil, water and dust.
TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 1: What does IPAC have to do with construction, renovation, maintenance and design (CRMD)? CRMD activities can disturb and disperse harmful bacteria and fungal spores through air, soil, water and dust.

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Jacqueline Wong (@JWong_PedsID) & Dominik Mertz (@DocDominik) are leading groundbreaking research @mch_childrens. This first-of-its-kind program aims to safely remove unnecessary antibiotic allergy diagnoses, giving kids access to life-saving medicine. ⬇️ pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-resea…

MacUPediatrics's tweet image. Jacqueline Wong (@JWong_PedsID) & Dominik Mertz (@DocDominik) are leading groundbreaking research @mch_childrens.

This first-of-its-kind program aims to safely remove unnecessary antibiotic allergy diagnoses, giving kids access to life-saving medicine. ⬇️
pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-resea…

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Part 1: Do you know which tick can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease? Learn about blacklegged ticks, how they can cause illness, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do when bit!

TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 1: Do you know which tick can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease?
Learn about blacklegged ticks, how they can cause illness, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do when bit!
TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 1: Do you know which tick can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease?
Learn about blacklegged ticks, how they can cause illness, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do when bit!
TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 1: Do you know which tick can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease?
Learn about blacklegged ticks, how they can cause illness, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do when bit!
TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 1: Do you know which tick can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease?
Learn about blacklegged ticks, how they can cause illness, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do when bit!

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Part 2: Do you know which tick can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease? Learn about blacklegged ticks, how they can cause illness, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do when bit!

TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 2: Do you know which tick can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease?
Learn about blacklegged ticks, how they can cause illness, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do when bit!
TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 2: Do you know which tick can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease?
Learn about blacklegged ticks, how they can cause illness, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do when bit!
TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 2: Do you know which tick can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease?
Learn about blacklegged ticks, how they can cause illness, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do when bit!
TheIPACHub's tweet image. Part 2: Do you know which tick can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease?
Learn about blacklegged ticks, how they can cause illness, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do when bit!

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Our condolences are with the family, friends, and colleagues of professor emeritus Stuart Connolly, who passed away on June 2. He founded the cardiac arrhythmia service and served two terms as cardiology division director. Read more about his legacy: phri.ca/stuartconnolly/


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CPE FAQ: the top 5 CPE questions we get from LCTHs

TheIPACHub's tweet image. CPE FAQ: the top 5 CPE questions we get from LCTHs

A great thread on what needs to be considered when interpreting observational studies - it is not as simple as people may think when they draw their very simplified conclusions.

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History Friday: If you've ever heard of John Snow (no, not from Game of Thrones) - you've likely heard about the Broad Street Pump. Swipe through to get a brief intro to Snow's contributions to ending the cholera outbreak in London in 1854, where over 600 people perished. (1/2)

TheIPACHub's tweet image. History Friday: If you've ever heard of John Snow (no, not from Game of Thrones) - you've likely heard about the Broad Street Pump.
Swipe through to get a brief intro to Snow's contributions to ending the cholera outbreak in London in 1854, where over 600 people perished. (1/2)
TheIPACHub's tweet image. History Friday: If you've ever heard of John Snow (no, not from Game of Thrones) - you've likely heard about the Broad Street Pump.
Swipe through to get a brief intro to Snow's contributions to ending the cholera outbreak in London in 1854, where over 600 people perished. (1/2)
TheIPACHub's tweet image. History Friday: If you've ever heard of John Snow (no, not from Game of Thrones) - you've likely heard about the Broad Street Pump.
Swipe through to get a brief intro to Snow's contributions to ending the cholera outbreak in London in 1854, where over 600 people perished. (1/2)

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School closures may not have been necessary to prevent spread of COVID-19, researchers at McMaster find cp24.com/news/school-cl…


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📣Exciting Opportunity: Join our dynamic team! ➡Head to hhsc.taleo.net/careersection/… and search by job posting number: 108935 or by job title: Infection Control Practitioner #careeropprtunity #joinourteam

TheIPACHub's tweet image. 📣Exciting Opportunity: Join our dynamic team! 

➡Head to hhsc.taleo.net/careersection/… and search by job posting number: 108935 or by job title: Infection Control Practitioner

#careeropprtunity #joinourteam

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A few interesting points of data which help us to evaluate some theories re Covid 1) RSV season is now ending in England with the most "normal" wave since the pandemic Covid related immune problems causing more severe RSV is in the bin 🗑️ 1/ assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/659fe802…

apsmunro's tweet image. A few interesting points of data which help us to evaluate some theories re Covid

1) RSV season is now ending in England with the most "normal" wave since the pandemic

Covid related immune problems causing more severe RSV is in the bin 🗑️

1/
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Enjoy our holiday newsletter! Part 1

TheIPACHub's tweet image. Enjoy our holiday newsletter!
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TheIPACHub's tweet image. Enjoy our holiday newsletter!
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