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- 10/25/2021
Letter to the editor: Pharmacists don’t determine when flu season begins
Justin Bates, chief executive officer of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, had some thoughts in response to a recent opinion piece, which he here relays in the form of a letter to the editor. - 10/25/2021
'Complacency, convenience, conspiracy:' Rural Albertans overrepresented in hospitals
In at least 19 out of 63 municipalities in northern and southern Alberta, on average, 55% of residents have rolled up their sleeves for just one dose. - 10/24/2021
Military critical care nursing officers headed to Saskatchewan to help COVID fight
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair tweeted late Friday the federal government had approved a request for pandemic aid in Saskatchewan, including military support. - 10/24/2021
Case report: Tick talk
The child's mother said she found a tick and removed it forcibly without any regard for technique. All seemed well. Then, a week later, this rash developed on the site of the bite. - 10/24/2021
Moderna says its low dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11
Moderna hasn't yet gotten the nod to offer its vaccine to teens but is studying lower doses in younger children while it waits. - 10/24/2021
OMA releases action plan to tackle problems specific to healthcare in northern Ontario
The plan's 12 recommendations cover action items tackling a wide variety of issues specific to the region. - 10/24/2021
Merck asks EU regulator to authorize pill that treats COVID
Earlier this month, Merck asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to OK molnupiravir, and a decision is expected within weeks. - 10/24/2021
Don't forget about influenza this year
It’s October, and influenza season is upon us yet again. Dr. Paul Roumeliotis reminds us about the ongoing threat of the flu while we have been distracted and challenged with COVID-19. He writes about the importance of vaccination for all, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the most vulnerable. He outlines various programs offered across the country, including the highlights of vaccines available and which provinces provide them.