Infectious Diseases

Reduced or abandoned public health measures speculated to be enhancing the ability of Omicron to develop more immune-evading subvariants.

Low circulation of the flu over the past two years is a factor, say experts who also fear fewer pandemic measures and reduced vaccinations will increase risks.

Article from Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists highlights sepsis guideline updates that impact pharmacists.

The authorization says the vaccine can be given three to six months after a second dose of the primary vaccine series, or the most recent booster shot.

NACI includes recommendation to use one-fifth the usual dose intradermally (off-label) for the second pre-exposure vaccination dose, in times of limited vaccine supply.

A number of scientists have wondered if aluminum, a vaccine additive that has been used for decades, had a role in allergies and asthma in children.

Non-vaccinated have much higher rates of persistent symptoms post infection

The research was based on blood samples from patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 between August 2020 and September 2021.