Infectious Diseases

Findings from phase 1 Canadian clinical trial indicate inhaled vaccine may fill a gap in defence against SARS-CoV-2.

Devastating infectious diseases ran rampant in America, killing millions of children and leaving others with lifelong health problems. These illnesses were the main reason why nearly one in five children in 1900 never made it to their fifth birthday.

Dr. Vanessa Sweet, a medical lead in the program, said in a recent interview that quick response to sepsis is criti-cal to saving lives. The reform is an ‘enormous improvement,’ she said.

Study evaluates the efficacy of 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines during XBB- and JN.1-predominant periods.

Are you patients aware of these basics when it comes to dealing with ticks?

A news release on Thursday night says the two cases are linked to multiple exposure sites dating back to June 21, when there was a potential exposure to measles at a service station in Stanley Bridge.

Study examines the use of fecal microbiota transplantation versus oral vancomycin for primary treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection.

British Columbia’s Fraser Health authority says measles infections have been confirmed in three Chilliwack residents since Friday and the cases appear to have been acquired locally.