Immunizations

Intranasal influenza vaccine can now be self-administered by adults or administered by a caregiver, as an alternative to administration by a healthcare professional. 

Adding to the challenge is the current lack of widespread screening programs for early stage T1DM in the general population, making it difficult to identify all patients who may benefit from teplizumab.

NACI provides guidance on the use of quadrivalent meningococcal vaccines in routine and high-risk immunization programs for children under 2 years of age in Canada.

Five minor ailments and injectable buprenorphine could be added to Ontario pharmacists’ toolkit in the new year, while pharmacy technicians will have until March 2027 to complete CPR and first aid certification.

Back in India, I was driven by the desire to possess the clinical expertise necessary to serve a community at its most vulnerable points. I didn’t just want a job; I wanted to be a cornerstone of patient care.

Notably, the prominent OB-GYN group's recommendations differ from what the U.S. government advises.

National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s (NACI) issues guidance on the use of COVID-19 vaccines starting in the fall of 2026.

In adults aged 70 and over, shingles vaccination is associated with certain markers of biological aging. These results are consistent at the molecular level, but without evidence of clinical impact.

Immunization is the key strategy to prevent long-term consequences, including increased susceptibility to infection and neurological complications.

Why expanding scope of practice for pharmacists could fragment care and increase administrative burden on doctors.