MD advice seen to drive infant immunizationNew mothers’ responses may indicate who will be ‘vaccine-hesitant’ later Clinical Notes: VaricellaTwo-dose primary vaccination schedule now recommended. Flu season gives pharmacy services a shot in the arm A growing number of specially trained pharmacists are now authorized to administer the vaccines. New adenovirus may have jumped from monkeys to humans Represents ‘first credible evidence’ of cross-species transmission: MD Prevnar-13 recommended for routine childhood immunization Vaccine the product of choice for routine infant immunization in Canada. New single-dose azithromycin formulation for RTIs Pfizer is introducing Zmax SR, a product that provides a single 2 g dose of azithromycin as sustained-release granules for oral suspension. New Brunswickers lining up to get a flu shot from their pharmacist First pharmacists ever to administer flu vaccines in New Brunswick receive warm reception. Superbugs firmly established in Canadian hospitals Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant superbugs are firmly established in Canadian hospitals, but are less common than in the U.S. A 4-step approach to cough and cold counselling Quick facts to enhance and streamline your cough and cold consultations with patients. Airline pilots often fly sick Survey shows seasonal flu vaccine is regularly skipped Alberta pharmacists to provide flu shots The last few years have been a time of change for pharmacists in Alberta. Now, some of these changes have been falling into place. Clinical Notes: Canadian flu guidelines 2010/11 National Advisory Committee on Immunization issues 2010-2011 Canadian guidelines for use of the seasonal trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine. First Previous 114 115 116 117 118 Next Last