COVID-19

Ontario's Vaccine Clinical Advisory Group recommends some cohorts receive third mRNA vaccine
The update outlines the specific populations who would most benefit from a third or booster shot.
Adventures of a summer camp doctor: More mental health issues but less viral disease this year
Camp doctors saw kids having fun in the fresh air this year, but they also witnessed the impact of the pandemic on children's mental health.

Case study: Pharmacy staff burnout

Despite her struggles, Anna showed up to work every day trying to provide the best patient care possible, because she knew how much her patients and the healthcare system relied on her.
Hands off my peanut butter!

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CMA Foundation to provide $1 mil grant Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada to kickstart national mentorship program

The grant will also help build capacity within the IPAC more generally.
Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna booster shot to be available for Americans in September

The plan calls for all Americans who received Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna to obtain a third shot eight months after their second dose.
Alberta woman beats death after procedure using new tool removes COVID-19 blood clot
Health Canada considering new oral antiviral for treatment of COVID-19

Merck’s molnupiravir is a twice-daily oral antiviral agent currently under study as a potential treatment for mild/moderate COVID-19.
Better but still worse? Canada has lower COVID-19 infections among health workers but still has higher rates than peer countries

Personal support workers are at higher risk of contracting the virus compared to physicians, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
A psychology professor's strategies to manage needle fear and pain

Think of the last time you were really afraid—and I mean terrified: Cold sweats, trembling, pounding heart. Now think about what it would be like to have that reaction if you saw a needle or even heard people talking about vaccines.

Ontario's Vaccine Clinical Advisory Group recommends some cohorts receive third mRNA vaccine

Adventures of a summer camp doctor: More mental health issues but less viral disease this year

Case study: Pharmacy staff burnout

Hands off my peanut butter!

CMA Foundation to provide $1 mil grant Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada to kickstart national mentorship program

Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna booster shot to be available for Americans in September

Alberta woman beats death after procedure using new tool removes COVID-19 blood clot

Health Canada considering new oral antiviral for treatment of COVID-19

Better but still worse? Canada has lower COVID-19 infections among health workers but still has higher rates than peer countries

A psychology professor's strategies to manage needle fear and pain