Pharmacist home visits help to identify care needs of older housebound patientsCommunity pharmacist med reviews in the home can help pinpoint needed medication support and unmet social care needs. Flu not as widespread compared to last season Flu season winding down, from west to east The pediatric population has been hardest hit, accounting for 44% of the hospitalizations 2019 Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate medications in older adults Updated list of meds that are best avoided by older adults in most circumstances or in certain situations 2018-19 flu vaccine highly effective: interim report In contrast to this season’s vaccine, last year’s flu vaccine had less than 20% efficacy Pharmacies reportedly running out of flu vaccines Pharmacies in Ontario, B.C. and Saskatchewan appear to have been affected by distribution issues Flu cases starting to surge, with kids and teens especially vulnerable Peak of the season is still likely several weeks away in most parts of the country FluWatch: Pediatric population hit hard by flu so far this season Early start for flu season; A(H1N1) dominant so far Flu shot can be life-saving for people with chronic diseases First Previous 13 14 15 16 17 Next Last
