Allison McGeer
Dr. Allison McGeer is an esteemed infectious diseases specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, recognized for her research in influenza epidemiology. She has contributed significantly to understanding flu patterns and vaccine efficacy, particularly during atypical flu seasons. Recently, she was in the news discussing the unusual simultaneous activity of two strains of influenza A, H3N2 and H1N1, which has contributed to a notably severe flu season in Canada.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Allison McGeer, an infectious-diseases specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, said there is no other word to describe the recent U.S. cuts than 'nonsense.'
RFK Jr.’s cuts to vaccine funding threaten pandemic preparedness, Canadian health experts warn
Canada· 2025-08-07
Allison McGeer is an infectious disease consultant at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto who has studied influenza for decades.
Flu-vaccination rates down from last season, risking added strain on health systemCanada· 2025-02-24
Allison McGeer, an infectious disease consultant at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, said it may not be typical that the seasonal flu barrels toward a peak in mid-February but it’s also not uncommon.
Influenza cases continue to rise, COVID and RSV on the decline nationally: The latest on respiratory virus season for week of Feb. 17Canada· 2025-02-19
Dr. Allison McGeer is an infectious diseases specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto who researches influenza epidemiology.
Flu cases rising steadily across Canada, public health agency data showsCanada· 2025-02-14