COVID-19

More training required to vaccinate young children: Nova Scotia College of Pharmacy
NSCP describes the additional knowledge requirements in a new section titled “Drug Administration by Injection in Young Children” that it has added to the Standards of Practice: Drug Administration.
Ontario's science table members would have advised against scrapping COVID isolation
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said last week that those who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to isolate for five days, an approach he referred to as "practical and pragmatic.''

B.C. pharmacist who reused syringe barrel suspended for one year

Bhanu Prasad Seelaboyina faces suspension and class-action lawsuit after reusing a syringe barrel for multiple COVID-19 vaccines last year.
EXPLAINER: Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no.

Scientists predict the scourge that's already lasted longer than the 1918 flu pandemic will linger far into the future.
India and China clear needle free COVID-19 vaccines

Regulators in India authorized Bharat Biotech's nasal version on Tuesday as an option for people who haven't yet been vaccinated.
Pharmacist assaulted at Tim Hortons said he was attacked for 'giving that vaccine to everyone'

'I'm very scared. I'm watching my back right now,' said Ramzy Shaker, who was beaten while buying a coffee —dressed in his pharmacist's uniform—before the start of his shift.
Quebec election: CAQ admits that family doctor for all Quebecers 'not possible'

Party leader Francois Legault had promised everyone a family doctor during the 2018 election campaign but failed to follow through after he was elected premier.
EXPLAINER: How bivalent vaccines work and what we know about protection they offer

Health authorities have signalled that a swift rollout of the new shots from Moderna will be important to fend off an anticipated fall surge.
Are we ever going to solve physician burnout?

As Dr. Noorali Bharwani points out, this is not a new issue, but we're no further ahead in solving it.
QUIZ: Back-to-school illnesses headed for your clinic

All provinces and territories have dropped the mask mandates in schools. Test your knowledge on what this means for back to school.

More training required to vaccinate young children: Nova Scotia College of Pharmacy

Ontario's science table members would have advised against scrapping COVID isolation

B.C. pharmacist who reused syringe barrel suspended for one year

EXPLAINER: Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no.

India and China clear needle free COVID-19 vaccines

Pharmacist assaulted at Tim Hortons said he was attacked for 'giving that vaccine to everyone'

Quebec election: CAQ admits that family doctor for all Quebecers 'not possible'

EXPLAINER: How bivalent vaccines work and what we know about protection they offer

Are we ever going to solve physician burnout?

QUIZ: Back-to-school illnesses headed for your clinic