Alykhan Abdulla
Dr. Alykhan Abdulla is an Ottawa-based pediatrician with over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He has been vocal about the growing concerns among parents regarding childhood vaccinations, attributing the decline in vaccination rates partly to the rise of social media and misinformation. Dr. Abdulla emphasizes the importance of addressing parental concerns compassionately and providing accurate information to help regain trust in vaccines.
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Recent news mentions
Dr. Alykhan Abdulla, a family doctor and board director of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, said reduced exposure is one of the main drivers of reduced sick days.
Post-COVID, public servants are taking more sick days
Canada· 2025-08-31
Dr. Alykhan Abdulla believes the rise of social media has exacerbated the amount of false information people are exposed to about vaccination.
As childhood vaccination rates slide in Canada, health-care providers look for new ways to fight skepticismCanada· 2025-03-01
