Infectious Diseases/Vaccines

Studies over the last 10 years have revealed troubling findings about vaccine and other health information on the Internet and how it’s viewed by the public.

Strategy not missing in action, but will take several years to renew: Dr. John Spika

Opponents are not cohesive group, don’t have common ideology

Canada early to license vaccines, but late in using them: Scheifele

Canadian researcher says approach will also be assessed in British Columbia among low-income patients with HIV or TB

Pharmacists playing new role in providing flu shots.

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is now recommending the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine as the product of choice for routine infant immunization.