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- 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. - 10/24/2021
POLL: Do you want to sell at-home COVID tests in your pharmacy?
Pharmacies in other countries are selling them, but Canadians are having greater trouble getting their hands on at-home tests. - 10/21/2021
Trans healthcare on Ontario agenda with NDP bill
The bill calls on the health minister to quickly convene a gender-affirming committee to improve access to and expand coverage of procedures to help a person align their appearance with their gender identity. - 10/21/2021
Canada considers what to do with millions of unused COVID-19 vaccine doses
Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says provincial and federal governments are working to figure out how many doses will be needed in Canada so that everyone can be fully vaccinated, and get a booster if they need one. - 10/21/2021
People with allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine can still get second dose: NACI
For those who had a severe reaction to an mRNA vaccine, studies show the reaction often is not repeated with the second dose. - 10/21/2021
What's stopping Canadian pharmacists from selling at-home COVID tests?
Canadians are upset they can't simply walk into a pharmacy and buy a pack of at-home COVID-19 tests. But these tests are proving quite difficult for pharmacists to get their hands on.