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HELPinKids&Adults

HELPinKids&Adults is a non-governmental organization (NGO) specializing in research to reduce pain in children and adults as a result of vaccination.1) It appears to be hosted by the University of Toronto.

The group has prepared materials for the World Health Organization, Brighton Collaboration, Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Vaccination Evidence Resource and Exchange Centre, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Kids Boost Immunity, Toronto Public Health, and Rourke Baby Record.2)

Funding

HELPinKids&Adults receives “support” from:

Materials

Vaccine Hesitancy

Members of HELPinKids&Adults have written for and appeared in various media publications and articles discussing the controversial topic of vaccine hesitancy.3)

COVID-19 related examples:

  • COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Acceptance: Words matter 4)
  • How can I overcome my fear of needles to get a COVID-19 vaccination? 5)
  • What CARDs will you play to improve your COVID-19 vaccination experience? 6)

Safety and Efficacy

The group has also written about the COVID-19 vaccines in other contexts such as safety and efficacy discussions:

  • Wiping the alcohol swab away from Covid-19 vaccine program 7)
  • The elderly, the frail, and COVID-19 vaccines: what we know so far 8)

Members

  • Martin M Antony
  • Gordon JG Asmundson
  • Elizabeth Votta Bleeker
  • Susan Bowles
  • Lucie M Bucci
  • Christine T Chambers
  • Scott A Halperin
  • Christine Halpert
  • Anita Hanrahan
  • Moshe Ipp
  • Eddy Lang
  • Donna Lockett
  • Noni E MacDonald
  • C. Meghan McMurtry
  • Patricia Mousmanis
  • Melanie Noel
  • Rebecca Pillai Riddell
  • Michael J Rieder
  • Kate Robson
  • Jess Rogers
  • Jeffrey Scott
  • Vibhuti Shah
  • Anna Taddio
  • Elizabeth Uleryk
1)
HELPinKids&Adults. (2019). University of Toronto. https://phm.utoronto.ca/helpinkids/about-us.html
2)
HELPinKids&Adults. (2019). Organizations & Groups (utilizing our work). University of Toronto. https://phm.utoronto.ca/helpinkids/publications3.html
3)
HELPinKids&Adults. (2021). In the News. University of Toronto. https://phm.utoronto.ca/helpinkids/news.html
4)
McMurtry, M., Taddio, A., & MacDonald, N. (2021, March 16). COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Acceptance: Words matter. Royal Society of Canada. https://rsc-src.ca/en/voices/covid-19-vaccines-vaccine-acceptance-words-matter
5)
Taylor, P. (2021, March 19). How can I overcome my fear of needles to get a COVID-19 vaccination? The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/article-how-can-i-overcome-my-fear-of-needles-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccination/
6)
Taddio, A. (2021, January 5). What CARDs Will you Play to Improve your COVID-19 Vaccination Experience? Royal Society of Canada. https://rsc-src.ca/en/voices/what-cards-will-you-play-to-improve-your-covid-19-vaccination-experience
7)
Pakes, B. N., & Taddio, A. (2021, January 25). Wiping the alcohol swab away from Covid-19 Vaccine Program. Royal Society of Canada. https://rsc-src.ca/en/voices/wiping-alcohol-swab-away-from-covid-19-vaccine-program
8)
McElhaney, J. E., Taddio, A., & Harmon, S. H. E. (2021, January 25). The Elderly, the Frail, and COVID-19 Vaccines: What we Know So Far. Royal Society of Canada. https://rsc-src.ca/en/voices/elderly-frail-and-covid-19-vaccines-what-we-know-so-far
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