Help increase awareness of antibiotic resistance during World Antibiotic Awareness WeekEncourage best practices to reduce further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance Why don't people get the flu shot?Although 59% of Western Canadians are likely to get a flu shot, a recent survey found that common misconceptions prevent others from getting it Pharmacists should take on broader role in penicillin skin testing Pharmacist involvement would expand availability and maximize the potential benefits of penicillin skin testing Antibiotic overprescribing is a bigger problem than you think: study author A massive new study found that up to 46% of antibiotic prescriptions were not associated with an infection-related diagnosis Increased water intake helps prevent recurrent cystitis in premenopausal women Consuming an extra 1.5 L of water per day is an effective antimicrobial-sparing strategy Updated Canadian guidelines recommend Shingrix as preferred herpes zoster vaccine in most situations Also suggest offering Shingrix to those 50 years or older previously vaccinated with Zostavax West Nile virus activity increases in Toronto in recent weeks Six new cases reported during the week of August 26 to September 1 Patients with sepsis at higher risk of stroke, heart attack after hospital discharge Biktarvy: new complete antiretroviral regimen for HIV Three-drug combination now available as a single-tablet once-daily regimen for treating HIV infection Childhood immunization rates need to be improved in Canada Canadian Paediatric Society identifies several strategies to enhance immunization rates in children First Previous 64 65 66 67 68 Next Last
