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Optimizing Vaccination Rates in Canadians with Lung Disease

by Asthma Canada | Education

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinating adults to combat influenza and pneumococcal disease was a public health priority—especially for chronic respiratory patients at high risk for complications and hospitalization. Our paper examines pre-pandemic vaccination...

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Asthme Canada est profondément attristé par le déc Asthme Canada est profondément attristé par le décès de Chloé Bélanger, 4 ans, de Gatineau (Québec), survenu le 17 mars 2026 à la suite d’une crise d’asthme. Nous sommes de tout cœur avec la famille de Chloé, ainsi qu’avec toutes les personnes, partout au Canada, qui ont perdu une personne chère en raison de l’asthme. L’asthme est une maladie grave. Pourtant, chaque année, trop de vies sont encore perdues. Asthme Canada poursuivra son travail pour sensibiliser, informer et prévenir ces pertes évitables. __ Asthma Canada is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 4-year-old Chloé Bélanger from Gatineau, Quebec, following an asthma attack, on March 17, 2026. Our hearts and thoughts are with Chloé’s family during this unimaginable time, and with all those across Canada who have lost loved ones to asthma. Asthma Canada remains committed to raising awareness about the seriousness of asthma and asthma attacks, because too many lives are lost needlessly every year to this condition.
Asthma Canada is very excited to welcome Divya Iye Asthma Canada is very excited to welcome Divya Iyer as our new Manager, Development & Stewardship. Divya (they/them/theirs) is an accomplished fundraising professional with a passion for cultivating and nurturing meaningful relationships with donors. Having worked with Opera Atelier, the CNE Foundation, and most recently, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, they bring a wealth of experience in partnerships, donor communications and stewardship. Divya strongly believes in Asthma Canada’s vision of a future without asthma, and they are enthusiastic about using their knowledge and skills to push towards that future, one step at a time. Divya joins a dedicated team, and we look forward to all they will accomplish with us.
Spring is coming and for many people, that means a Spring is coming and for many people, that means asthma and allergy symptoms are on the way! Join Asthma Canada for our upcoming webinar: Breathe Easy This Spring & Summer: Managing Asthma, Allergies & Hay Fever on April 13 at 12:00 PM ET. We'll be joined by Dr. Susan Waserman (McMaster University) who will explain the connections between asthma, allergies, and hay fever, and share practical strategies to help you manage symptoms during the spring and summer months. You’ll learn: 🔹 How asthma, allergies, and hay fever are connected 🔹 Common triggers and how to recognize symptoms 🔹 Prevention strategies and daily management tips 🔹 Treatment options and when to seek medical care 🔹 Why keeping your Asthma Action Plan up to date matters You’ll also hear from Asthma Canada Patient Advocate Tristan Michelle Joseph, who will share her personal experience living with asthma and allergies. Register now: LINK IN STORY! #asthma #hayfever #allergies
LAST CHANCE: Are you living with severe asthma and LAST CHANCE: Are you living with severe asthma and/or chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), or caring for someone who is? Asthma Canada wants to hear about your experience with treatment options. Your feedback will help identify barriers to access and improve care for people living with respiratory disease. Complete the survey for a chance to win one of three Honeywell Insight™ Series HEPA Air Purifiers. Take the survey: LINK IN STORY #SevereAsthma #Asthma #CRSwNP #ChronicRhinosinusitisWithNasalPolyps
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