Study shows importance of COVID-19 vaccine booster dose in children 5 to 11 yearsA booster dose of Pfizer vaccine restored protection against Omicron, with efficacy maintained for at least three months. Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine approved for adolescents and for first booster dose in adultsProtein subunit COVID-19 vaccine may be an option for individuals who are unable or not willing to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Strep A and scarlet fever infections surge in U.K., drive up antibiotic demand, prices Families and pharmacists struggling to find medications as highly unusual numbers of cases occur. Health Canada approves first bivalent booster for kids ages 5 to 11 The NACI strongly recommends children with weakened immune systems or underlying medical conditions be offered a dose Updated international guidelines now available for HIV treatment and prevention Provide current recommendations for HIV treatment and prevention in adults, and discuss important comorbidities and coinfections in people with HIV. Most B.C. kids and adults younger than 60 infected with COVID-19 or vaccinated: study Lead author Dr. Danuta Skowronski, an epidemiologist at the BC Centre for Disease Control, said the findings can be generalized to the rest of Canada. Reminders for safe use of new imported acetaminophen for kids The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada has created a safety bulletin about how pharmacists can safely use products imported in response to shortages in hospitals. New Product: Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Test The at-home molecular test is the only one authorized by Health Canada for both conditions and boasts 99% accuracy. Systematic review confirms role of probiotic use with antibiotics Some studies suggest antibiotic disruption to the gut microbiome can last upwards of two years and can contribute to gastrointestinal problems. Do types of delivery have an impact on a child’s response to vaccination? New study reveals that how a baby is delivered may impact the immune response due to the development of the intestinal microbiota. First Previous 32 33 34 35 36 Next Last
