Infectious Diseases/Vaccines

Health Canada approves Moderna’s mRNA flu and flu-COVID combo vaccines
Moderna told The Canadian Press they will not hit pharmacies in time for this respiratory virus season.
All infants should be vaccinated against Hep B, NACI says
The expert committee says infants can receive the shot within the first 24 hours of birth or at their first routine childhood immunization appointment at two months of age.

Metformin for long COVID?

Led by researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School, the team performed target trial emulation.
Does COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy affect toddler neurodevelopment?

Study examines whether maternal COVID-19 mRNA vaccination during pregnancy is associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring at 18–30 months of age.
Maternal RSV vaccination vs. infant nirsevimab for prevention of RSV infection

Study compares the effectiveness of maternal RSV vaccination versus infant nirsevimab against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and hospitalization in infants.
What to know about influenza antivirals and lowering risk of serious complications in kids

Retrospective case-control study examined the effectiveness of antivirals in preventing severe influenza and hospitalization in children.
Could we vaccinate against colorectal cancer? Lynch Syndrome may show us how

Imagine being told that you carry a genetic mutation that significantly increases your risk of developing cancer.
A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients' tumours returning

The vaccine was custom-brewed for each patient to match their tumour.
We're hearing more about rabies in the news. Here's what to know about the virus

Between January and September of this year, 397 laboratory-confirmed rabies cases in animals were reported to the CFIA. In 2025, there were 281 cases in the entire year.
France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda in patient who later died

Until now, the Shamonda virus was considered incapable of infecting humans.
Measles outbreak over after 2 years, thousands infected in Canada: PHAC

The outbreak began in New Brunswick in October 2024 and about a year later led to the loss of Canada’s measles elimination status.
Ciprofloxacin possibly linked to the occurrence of SIADH

Product monographs for all systemic ciprofloxacin products are being updated to include the risk of syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).

Health Canada approves Moderna’s mRNA flu and flu-COVID combo vaccines

All infants should be vaccinated against Hep B, NACI says

Metformin for long COVID?

Does COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy affect toddler neurodevelopment?

Maternal RSV vaccination vs. infant nirsevimab for prevention of RSV infection

What to know about influenza antivirals and lowering risk of serious complications in kids

Could we vaccinate against colorectal cancer? Lynch Syndrome may show us how

A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients' tumours returning

We're hearing more about rabies in the news. Here's what to know about the virus

France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda in patient who later died

Measles outbreak over after 2 years, thousands infected in Canada: PHAC

Ciprofloxacin possibly linked to the occurrence of SIADH