Newsletters
Newsletter - Fall 2024
First Exposure offers expert advice and evidence-based information on the safety of the flu vaccine, the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine and medications for managing the common cold, during pregnancy and lactation. Stay safe and healthy throughout pregnancy and lactation this season.!
Newsletter - August 2024
In this edition, we shine a spotlight on summer exposures and introduce new health topics, including measles and the MMR vaccine. We also explore seasonal allergies and feature updates on new medications like methylphenidate and cetirizine. Stay tuned for upcoming content on firstexposure.ca!
Newsletter - May 2024
The first week of May marked the beginning of World Maternal Mental Health Month, a time to reflect on the often overlooked but crucial topic of mental well-being during pregnancy and postpartum. Mental health issues are some of the most common complications of pregnancy and the first year postpartum. This is why First Exposure is continuously adding mental health medications to our Exposures A-Z page.
Newsletter - November 2023
The University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of PublicHealth is launching a groundbreaking network dedicated to reproductive and infant health, thanks to a $5 million investment from the Vohra Miller Foundation.
First Exposure will support research, education and knowledge mobilization activities on exposures to medications, plants and environmental substances, for pregnant individuals and their families.