Potential impact of widespread vaccination on drug overdose risk
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British Columbia decriminalizing possession of small quantities of illicit drugs • 0:12
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Concern about lower drug tolerance in vaccinated individuals • 0:24
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Observation of increased drug use in Vancouver prompting further investigation • 2:59
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Analysis of paramedic attended opioid overdose events in British Columbia • 3:26
Impact of COVID-19 vaccination on drug overdose deaths in Vancouver, Canada
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Steady rise in drug overdoses until 2020, followed by a significant increase in 2021. • 3:52
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Study found higher incidence of myocardial injury in women post-COVID-19 vaccination. • 4:47
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Boost vaccination associated with elevated markers of myocardial injury in 2.8% of individuals. • 5:45
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Vancouver targeted drug users for vaccination leading to unintended consequences. • 6:49
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By March, 91% of people in Vancouver received vaccination. • 7:38
Potential link between widespread vaccination and increased risk of drug overdose deaths in British Columbia
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High vaccination rate in downtown east side of British Columbia. • 7:47
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Unregulated drug supply chains leading to significant deaths in June 2023. • 8:32
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Fentanyl identified as a major driver of unregulated drug deaths. • 8:52
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Concerns about lower tolerance to drugs in vaccinated population. • 9:07
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Call for further research and safety measures to protect public health. • 10:09