Flu vaccine prevented flu in 60% of unvaccinated people: studyVaccination effectiveness was estimated by comparing vaccine coverage of patients who tested negative for influenza versus those who tested positive Hepatitis C antiviral drugs may cause abnormal blood glucose levelsSafety review evidence supports a link between direct-acting antivirals and hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes New Canadian guidance on assessing for beta-lactam allergy in children Inaccurate labelling of penicillin allergy in children is associated with negative outcomes International Pharmaceutical Federation releases international guidelines on coronavirus for pharmacists The document outlines preventive measures , what equipment to stock, and advice pharmacists can give to patients Canadian recommendations for use of newer meningococcal B vaccine, Trumenba The two meningococcal serogroup B vaccines available in Canada are not interchangeable Are probiotics effective and safe in preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea in children? Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Saccharomyces boulardii have the best evidence, but optimal dose still uncertain Updated Canadian recommendations for Zika virus prevention and treatment Pregnant travellers no longer need to routinely avoid travel to Zika areas or take special precautions to prevent sexual transmission while abroad or when returning home Greater focus needed on antimicrobial stewardship in community settings Prescribers in community healthcare settings responsible for 92% of antibiotics dispensed for human use in Canada Canadian mid-season influenza report suggests potential for suboptimal flu vaccine efficacy this season Antiviral therapy may be important for individuals with suspected influenza, even if they received the 2019–2020 flu vaccine HIV point-of-care testing pilot launches in Ontario pharmacies Pharmacy HIV screening sees higher than expected demand from the public First Previous 61 62 63 64 65 Next Last
