Dozens of infants potentially exposed to TB at Toronto hospitalBabies who stayed in the Scarborough General campus’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) between April 1 and July 18 must now be tested — and as a precaution, treated — for the bacterial infection. Menactra approved now for infants through adults 55Drug now indicated for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y and W-135. Canadian guidelines for managing chronic hepatitis C New consensus guidelines will aid healthcare professionals in the management of chronic hepatitis C virus infection. New Canadian guidelines assist with pregnancy planning in HIV patients Document designed to reduce risk of vertical (mother to child), horizontal (between partners) transmission of HIV. Dificid now available for treating C. difficile infection Drug reduces development of drug-resistant bacteria. Health Canada issues travel health notice about dengue fever Outbreaks caused by the four types of dengue virus have increased in frequency during the past 25 years. Icaridin insect repellents approved in Canada Insect repellents containing icaridin are widely available in Europe and were approved in the United States more recently. Ontario has low flu vaccination rates for children younger than two Coverage higher in other provinces, despite Ontario’s universal program B.C. pharmacists administering HPV vaccines Women in the province aged 19 to 21 years old are being encouraged to visit their local pharmacist to receive the HPV vaccination. Free e-learning module for healthcare professionals advising travellers on yellow fever vaccine Module encompasses all aspects of yellow fever disease, yellow fever vaccine, and related legal requirements. First Previous 112 113 114 115 116 Next Last
