Infectious Diseases

Canadian Paediatric Society provides guidance on identification, suggested investigations, management and follow-up in youth.

While antibodies—proteins created after infection or vaccination that help prevent future invasions from the pathogen—do level off over time, experts say that's supposed to happen.

The College of Family Physicians of Canada has updated its initial pandemic survey to highlight how family doctors are being affected a year later.

New research is showing that even a first dose can ease mental distress

Eligible patients will require a letter from their physician to receive a third dose, but pharmacists can assist in identifying candidates

Off-label administration of a third dose of measles-mumps-rubella vaccine in individuals previously vaccinated with two doses can be considered in mumps outbreaks.