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- 12/13/2021
Are the new measures Quebec, Ontario, P.E.I. introduced enough to slow Omicron spread?
In Quebec, Health Minister Christian Dube said the spread of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus in the province may be underestimated, and all positive COVID-19 tests Tuesday will be screened for the new variant. - 12/13/2021
How good is Pfizer's experimental pill against Omicron?
Laboratory testing shows the drug retains its potency against the omicron variant, the company announced, as many experts had predicted. - 12/13/2021
Webinar on demand: Vaccination Updates for Pharmacists - Herpes Zoster
In this recorded webinar, held live Dec. 9, 2021, pharmacists Pavithra Ravi and Carlene Oleksyn provide a deeper understanding of why and how pharmacists can play a vital role in shingles vaccination. - 12/12/2021
Fees a deterrent to no-shows
There are also other ways some doctors have found to reduce no-shows. - 12/12/2021
FPs step up to support hotline helping keep kids with mild illness out of the ER
A hotline in Montreal is working to help parents make quick family doctor appointments rather than relying on the ER for primary care for mild illness. - 12/12/2021
Some Manitoba doctors calling for military help in intensive care units as COVID-19 cases rise
The doctors say bringing in the military could help shore up ICUs and let some health-care workers return to non-COVID areas. - 12/12/2021
Poll suggests 40% of Canadians know unvaccinated people, don't discuss issue
Atlantic Canadian respondents were most likely to "defriend'' unvaccinated family and friends, while Quebecers who answered the survey were most likely to try to convince others to get shots. - 12/12/2021
Some suggest surgeons working weekends would help cure what ails Canada's healthcare system
A Harvard professor from the former Soviet Union with an affinity for Canada claims he has the solution, and it's already working in some Ontario hospitals. - 12/12/2021
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