Infectious Diseases

An ounce of prevention: Now is the time to take action on H5N1 avian flu, because the stakes are enormous
Bird flu poses a massive threat, and the potential for a catastrophic new pandemic is imminent. We still have a chance to stop a possible humanitarian disaster, but only if we get to work urgently, carefully and aggressively.
What to tell colleagues and patients about avian influenza (‘bird flu’)
Help educate other healthcare providers and the public about the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus.

Why the Canadian Immunization Guide should be our first stop for vaccination decision-making

Vaccinations are an important—but not the only—component of any travel consultation.
Give your pharmacy staff a checklist of steps for administering vaccines

Make sure all immunizers in your pharmacy are following key steps required for the aseptic preparation and administration of vaccines.
POP QUIZ: Abrysvo for RSV prevention

Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Abrysvo (RSV stabilized prefusion F subunit vaccine), is now available in Canada. Which statement about Abrysvo is false?
B.C. government to pay for COVID-19 drug Paxlovid after feds drop coverage

A provincial government web page says the change took effect on Tuesday, after the federal government stopped supplying Paxlovid in March, and pharmacies are to obtain Paxlovid supplies from their wholesaler.
NACI says mpox and COVID-19 vaccines can be safely given at the same time

The recommendation also says that Imvamune can be given at the same time as any other live or non-live vaccines.
First vaccine to prevent RSV in infants by immunizing pregnant individuals now available in Canada

Abrysvo is also indicated for active immunization of individuals ≥ 60 years of age to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV.
U.S. pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding

The new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reverses recommendations it had in place since the start of the HIV epidemic in the 1980s.
NACI recommends universal immunization program against RSV for infants

Babies at highest risk of becoming seriously ill with RSV include those born prematurely, those with certain medical conditions and infants living in crowded conditions or other high-risk settings.

An ounce of prevention: Now is the time to take action on H5N1 avian flu, because the stakes are enormous

What to tell colleagues and patients about avian influenza (‘bird flu’)

Why the Canadian Immunization Guide should be our first stop for vaccination decision-making

Give your pharmacy staff a checklist of steps for administering vaccines

POP QUIZ: Abrysvo for RSV prevention

B.C. government to pay for COVID-19 drug Paxlovid after feds drop coverage

NACI says mpox and COVID-19 vaccines can be safely given at the same time

First vaccine to prevent RSV in infants by immunizing pregnant individuals now available in Canada

U.S. pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding

NACI recommends universal immunization program against RSV for infants