Montreal study shows effectiveness of fluvoxamine against COVID-19A new study from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) confirms the benefits of fluvoxamine in preventing the risk of hospitalization following a COVID-19 infection. Health Canada greenlights AstraZeneca COVID-19 drug to prevent infectionThe drug, named Evusheld, is intended for people who cannot receive a typical vaccine or for whom vaccines alone won't provide enough immunity. NACI issues initial guidance on second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines Priority should be given to community-dwelling adults 80 years of age or older, and residents of long-term care or other congregate living settings. Aspirin beneficial to hospitalized COVID-19 patients Even though many getting Aspirin were more likely to have other risk factors. Updated edition of the Canadian Tuberculosis Standards is now available Provides practical information on all aspects of tuberculosis (TB) in Canada, including epidemiology, transmission, diagnosis and management. Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 'grey-cap' vials that do not require dilution coming soon Health Canada has approved an alternative to the original Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine “purple-cap” vials, for individuals 12 years of age or older. Be prepared to assess Ukrainian refugees for infectious disease risks New guidance document focuses on infection prevention and control issues related to the influx of Ukrainian refugees into other counties. An overview of Covifenz: The first plant-based COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada NACI suggests that, like Nuvaxovid, Covifenz may be an option for people unable or unwilling to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Patients worried about COVID risk and travel? CATMAT issues guidance statement Travel may increase the risk of COVID-19, even while following recommended precautions. Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and booster dose against the Omicron variant Study examines effectiveness after two doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Moderna vaccine and after a booster dose with Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Moderna vaccine. First Previous 39 40 41 42 43 Next Last
