Clinical Notes: New statement on C. difficile in childrenHighlights risk factors, manifestations, diagnosis and infection prevention and control strategies. 2014 OTC Market Report: Rebound for cough and sniffle relieversVirulent cold and flu season in the latter part of the year helps sales rebound. Managing bacterial meningitis in children Updated statement outlines empiric antimicrobial therapy and clarifies the role of corticosteroids. Bexsero: first meningococcal vaccine for serogroup B strains Awaiting National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommendations on vaccine’s optimal use. Do Canadian travellers require typhoid vaccine? Recommended for travellers to South Asia, but not other destinations. Study finds low rate of adverse events related to vaccinations in Ontario Report the first of what is to be an annual assessment of vaccine safety in the province. Changes to Canadian recommendations for pertussis vaccination New statements focus on immunizing pregnant women to protect newborns, and the preschool booster dose. CLINICAL NOTES: New Canadian measles guidelines Updated Canadian statement on the use of herpes zoster vaccine New statement provides clarity on several controversial issues. Measles reported in a Toronto child Healthcare professionals should be alert for cases of measles in returning travellers First Previous 102 103 104 105 106 Next Last
