Shelly McNeil
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine Evaluation Study with Addition of the Nonavalent Vaccine (QUEST-ADVANCE): protocol of an observational cohort study
Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine Evaluation Study with Addition of the Nonavalent Vaccine (QUEST-ADVANCE): protocol of an observational cohort study Open
Introduction The Quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Evaluation Study with Addition of the Nonavalent Vaccine Study (QUEST-ADVANCE) aims to provide insight into the long-term immunogenicity and effectiveness of one, two and thr…
View article: Factors associated with healthcare providers’ observance of infection prevention and control measures in acute care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
Factors associated with healthcare providers’ observance of infection prevention and control measures in acute care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Open
Background: The spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2) prompted renewed attention to infection prevention and control (IPC) programs in healthcare settings. Objective: This study aimed to investigate associations between …
View article: Food types, preparation methods, and use of high-sodium seasonings in chain restaurants in Jamaica – Implications for Sodium Consumption and Food Policy
Food types, preparation methods, and use of high-sodium seasonings in chain restaurants in Jamaica – Implications for Sodium Consumption and Food Policy Open
Objectives: Food sold in restaurants is a major contributor to sodium consumption patterns. We report findings on the types of foods sold, preparation methods, and the use of high-sodium seasonings in chain restaurants in Jamaica and discu…
View article: Incidence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Hospitalization Among Adults in Ontario, Canada, 2017–2019
Incidence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Hospitalization Among Adults in Ontario, Canada, 2017–2019 Open
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes substantial morbidity and mortality among adults. Given recent RSV vaccine authorizations, data on groups at highest risk are needed to support vaccine program decision making. Methods We…
View article: Human Metapneumovirus Epidemiology Among Middle-aged and Older Adults Hospitalized With Acute Respiratory Infection
Human Metapneumovirus Epidemiology Among Middle-aged and Older Adults Hospitalized With Acute Respiratory Infection Open
Background Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) significantly impacts young children, older adults, and those with preexisting conditions. This study examines frailty and clinical outcomes in middle-aged and older adults hospitalized due to hMPV i…
View article: Final analysis of the ZOE-LTFU trial to 11 years post-vaccination: efficacy of the adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine against herpes zoster and related complications
Final analysis of the ZOE-LTFU trial to 11 years post-vaccination: efficacy of the adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine against herpes zoster and related complications Open
View article: Relationship Between Frailty and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Hospitalized Older Adults
Relationship Between Frailty and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Hospitalized Older Adults Open
Background This study aimed to evaluate the impact of frailty on clinical outcomes and disease severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in older adults using data from the CIRN SOS Network (Serious Outcomes Surveillance Netw…
View article: The Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network: A Multicountry Public Health Collaboration
The Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network: A Multicountry Public Health Collaboration Open
Respiratory viruses represent a significant public health threat. There is the need for robust and coordinated surveillance to guide global health responses. Established in 2012, the Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network (GIHSN) a…
View article: Severity Scale of Influenza and Acute Respiratory Illness Hospitalizations to Support Viral Genomic Surveillance: A Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network Pilot Study
Severity Scale of Influenza and Acute Respiratory Illness Hospitalizations to Support Viral Genomic Surveillance: A Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network Pilot Study Open
Background This study aimed to establish a Severity Scale for influenza and other acute respiratory infections (ARI), requiring hospitalization, for surveillance and research purposes (the SevScale). Such a scale could aid the interpretati…
View article: Composition and bioactivity of propolis derived from New Zealand native forest
Composition and bioactivity of propolis derived from New Zealand native forest Open
New Zealand's unique indigenous flora has evolved due to its geographical isolation in the Southern Hemisphere. In the 250 years, since European colonisation commenced, much indigenous flora has been replaced by plants largely of Northern …
View article: Oseltamivir Reduces 30-Day Mortality in Older Adults With Influenza: A Pooled Analysis From the 2012–2019 Serious Outcomes Surveillance Network of the Canadian Immunization Research Network
Oseltamivir Reduces 30-Day Mortality in Older Adults With Influenza: A Pooled Analysis From the 2012–2019 Serious Outcomes Surveillance Network of the Canadian Immunization Research Network Open
Background Oseltamivir is recommended for the treatment of adults hospitalized with influenza, but adherence is often suboptimal. This may be due to doubts about the reliability of the evidence supporting its benefits, particularly when in…
View article: Eating disorders in minority ethnic populations in Australia, Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand and the UK: a scoping review
Eating disorders in minority ethnic populations in Australia, Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand and the UK: a scoping review Open
Background Historically, eating disorder (ED) research has largely focused on White girls and women, with minority ethnic populations underrepresented. Most research exploring EDs in minority ethnic populations has been conducted in the Un…
View article: Pathological investigation and microbiological confirmation of Bartonella quintana endocarditis: A case of trench fever without the trench or fever
Pathological investigation and microbiological confirmation of Bartonella quintana endocarditis: A case of trench fever without the trench or fever Open
View article: Psychological distress among healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic: patterns over time
Psychological distress among healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic: patterns over time Open
View article: Canadian health care providers' and education workers' hesitance to receive original and bivalent COVID-19 vaccines
Canadian health care providers' and education workers' hesitance to receive original and bivalent COVID-19 vaccines Open
Education workers were somewhat more likely than HCP to report being hesitant to receive COVID-19 vaccines but reasons for hesitancy were similar. Hesitancy was associated with non-receipt of previous vaccines (i.e., previous behaviour), l…
View article: Predicting major clinical events among Canadian adults with laboratory-confirmed influenza infection using the influenza severity scale
Predicting major clinical events among Canadian adults with laboratory-confirmed influenza infection using the influenza severity scale Open
View article: 2024 CSHP National Awards Program Winners / Programme national des prix 2024 de la SCPH : lauréats et lauréates
2024 CSHP National Awards Program Winners / Programme national des prix 2024 de la SCPH : lauréats et lauréates Open
View article: Attitudes, barriers, and facilitators to adherent completion of the recombinant zoster vaccine regimen in Canada: Qualitative interviews with healthcare providers and patients
Attitudes, barriers, and facilitators to adherent completion of the recombinant zoster vaccine regimen in Canada: Qualitative interviews with healthcare providers and patients Open
This qualitative, cross-sectional study aimed to understand the barriers and facilitators related to the adherence and completion of the recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) two-dose series in Canada, as perceived by healthcare providers (HCPs…
View article: Clinical features and outcomes of influenza and RSV coinfections: a report from Canadian immunization research network serious outcomes surveillance network
Clinical features and outcomes of influenza and RSV coinfections: a report from Canadian immunization research network serious outcomes surveillance network Open
Background Influenza and RSV coinfections are not commonly seen but are concerning as they can lead to serious illness and adverse clinical outcomes among vulnerable populations. Here we describe the clinical features and outcomes of influ…
View article: Composition and Bioactivity of Propolis Derived from New Zealand Native Forest
Composition and Bioactivity of Propolis Derived from New Zealand Native Forest Open
View article: Assessing a safety climate tool adapted to address respiratory illnesses in Canadian hospitals
Assessing a safety climate tool adapted to address respiratory illnesses in Canadian hospitals Open
Background: Studies have shown an association between workplace safety climate scores and patient outcomes. This study aimed to investigate (1) performance of the hospital safety climate scale that was adapted to assess acute respiratory i…
View article: An enveloped virus-like particle alum-adjuvanted cytomegalovirus vaccine is safe and immunogenic: A first-in-humans Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN) study
An enveloped virus-like particle alum-adjuvanted cytomegalovirus vaccine is safe and immunogenic: A first-in-humans Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN) study Open
An eVLP CMV vaccine was immunogenic in healthy CMV-seronegative adults and no safety signals were seen. Alum adjuvantation increased immunogenicity as did higher antigen content and a three dose schedule. This phase 1 trial supports furthe…
View article: Real-world evaluation of the Lucira Check-It COVID-19 loop-mediated amplification (LAMP) test
Real-world evaluation of the Lucira Check-It COVID-19 loop-mediated amplification (LAMP) test Open
In hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic, laboratory testing was important to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmissions, particularly for high-risk settings like the emergency department and pre-operative settings and for the safe return to work of…
View article: Vaccine Effectiveness of non-adjuvanted and adjuvanted trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines in the prevention of influenza-related hospitalization in older adults: A pooled analysis from the Serious Outcomes Surveillance (SOS) Network of the Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN)
Vaccine Effectiveness of non-adjuvanted and adjuvanted trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines in the prevention of influenza-related hospitalization in older adults: A pooled analysis from the Serious Outcomes Surveillance (SOS) Network of the Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN) Open
Adjusting for frailty, aTIV showed statistically significantly better protection than naTIV against influenza-associated hospitalizations in older adults. In future studies, it is important to consider frailty as a significant confounder o…
View article: Predictors of Severity of Influenza-Related Hospitalizations: Results From the Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network (GIHSN)
Predictors of Severity of Influenza-Related Hospitalizations: Results From the Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network (GIHSN) Open
Background The Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network (GIHSN) has since 2012 provided patient-level data on severe influenza-like-illnesses from >100 participating clinical sites worldwide based on a core protocol and consistent…
View article: Leveraging Influenza Virus Surveillance From 2012 to 2015 to Characterize the Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease in Canadian Adults ≥50 Years of Age Hospitalized With Acute Respiratory Illness
Leveraging Influenza Virus Surveillance From 2012 to 2015 to Characterize the Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease in Canadian Adults ≥50 Years of Age Hospitalized With Acute Respiratory Illness Open
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in older adults is undercharacterized. To help inform future immunization policies, this study aimed to describe the disease burden in Canadian adults aged ≥50 years hospitalized with RS…
View article: Age Differences in Comorbidities, Presenting Symptoms, and Outcomes of Influenza Illness Requiring Hospitalization: A Worldwide Perspective From the Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network
Age Differences in Comorbidities, Presenting Symptoms, and Outcomes of Influenza Illness Requiring Hospitalization: A Worldwide Perspective From the Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network Open
Background The Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network (GIHSN) was established in 2012 to conduct coordinated worldwide influenza surveillance. In this study, we describe underlying comorbidities, symptoms, and outcomes in patients …
View article: Burden of Severe Illness Associated With Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza in Adults Aged 50–64 Years, 2010–2011 to 2016–2017
Burden of Severe Illness Associated With Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza in Adults Aged 50–64 Years, 2010–2011 to 2016–2017 Open
Background Understanding the burden of influenza is necessary to optimize recommendations for influenza vaccination. We describe the epidemiology of severe influenza in 50- to 64-year-old residents of metropolitan Toronto and Peel region, …
View article: Increased severity of influenza-associated hospitalizations in resource-limited settings: Results from the Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network (GIHSN)
Increased severity of influenza-associated hospitalizations in resource-limited settings: Results from the Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network (GIHSN) Open
Background Influenza disease data remain scarce in middle and lower-income countries. We used data from the Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network (GIHSN), a prospective multi-country surveillance system from 2012-2019, to assess d…
View article: Influenza vaccine coverage and factors associated with non-vaccination among adults at high risk for severe outcomes: An analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Influenza vaccine coverage and factors associated with non-vaccination among adults at high risk for severe outcomes: An analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Open
Background Influenza vaccination is recommended in Canada for older adults and those with underlying health conditions due to their increased risk of severe outcomes. Further research is needed to identify who within these groups is not re…