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Ontario family doctors want clear plan on their future COVID-19 vaccination role
Provincial officials said this week that they hope to include more family care practitioners in the immunization campaign in an effort to reach residents still without first doses and slowly shift away from mass clinics.
No masks, distancing required: Excitement, trepidation as Saskatchewan becomes next province to fully reopen

Case report: Vaccine side effects

Having read about “Moderna arm,” I was sure that I was observing a case. Seven days previous to her visit, a patient had received her first dose of Moderna vaccine. Two days later, she noticed a small red spot on her vaccinated arm. This continued to grow in size.
To boost or not to boost? Pfizer to discuss COVID 19 vaccine booster with U.S. officials

The company says booster shots will be needed within 12 months, but what will the U.S. FDA have to say about it?
Decriminalizing drug use is a necessary step, but it won’t end the opioid overdose crisis

Media, policy-makers, advocates and the public claim that decriminalization will make drug use safer and save lives. But can it?
Do pharmacists have a problem talking about the opioid crisis?

Patients want to have these conversations with us, maybe it’s time that we overcome our own barriers to talking about difficult topics and treat them like the matter-of-fact issues that they are.
QUIZ: Test your nutrition news knowledge

Over the last year-and-a-half, NutriNet Santé nutritional study has released some of its findings. Take the quiz then scroll down the window to see the correct answers and explanations.
Researchers create concussion tool to find those at high risk of prolonged symptoms
Quebec pushing to mandate doctor reporting on patients who are unfit to drive

The province's Highway Code currently says doctors "may" report patients' health issue to the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec. But a review committee doesn't think that's good enough.
France preparing law to make vaccines mandatory for healthcare professionals

France’s health minister Olivier Véran is among the government officials expressing support for the law.
Pharmacists working to reach the final 20%

While COVID-19 vaccination rates are rising across the country, reaching the final groups of people yet to be immunized will take added effort. Pharmacists are perfectly poised to address vaccine hesitancy in its many forms.
SHA research project looks to find supports for trans patients navigating the healthcare system

After just a few months, the pilot project has seen some success.

Ontario family doctors want clear plan on their future COVID-19 vaccination role

No masks, distancing required: Excitement, trepidation as Saskatchewan becomes next province to fully reopen

Case report: Vaccine side effects

To boost or not to boost? Pfizer to discuss COVID 19 vaccine booster with U.S. officials

Decriminalizing drug use is a necessary step, but it won’t end the opioid overdose crisis

Do pharmacists have a problem talking about the opioid crisis?

QUIZ: Test your nutrition news knowledge

Researchers create concussion tool to find those at high risk of prolonged symptoms

Quebec pushing to mandate doctor reporting on patients who are unfit to drive

France preparing law to make vaccines mandatory for healthcare professionals

Pharmacists working to reach the final 20%

SHA research project looks to find supports for trans patients navigating the healthcare system

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