Case report: Bullseye?Fortunately, the tick season will soon be over. A case from Dr. Robert Dickson’s clinic illustrates why this will be helpful. B.C. residents can still get COVID shots until arrival of updated vaccines: provinceA spokesman for the provincial health officer says B.C. residents are encouraged to wait for the updated COVID vaccines if possible, but people can still get last season’s shots if they need them. Helping close the vaccination gap In the season for influenza and other respiratory illnesses, pharmacy technicians have an important role to play. Co-administering RSV and influenza vaccines to seniors is safe: European research Co-administration poses no health risk and does not impair immune response, according to a new randomized trial. What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever Officials are warning U.S. doctors to be on the lookout for the infection in travelers coming from Cuba and South America. Canadian Pharmacists Association releases new mpox resource The Canadian Pharmacists Association has released a new fact sheet to help pharmacists understand mpox and answer patients’ questions. CPhM provides guide to detecting prescription forgeries College notes that prescription forgeries for Cotridin and Percocet are most commonly reported. Case report: Second opinion A case at a walk-in illustrates what can happen when an impatient patient seeks multiple opinions over too short a time. Health Canada says expired COVID tests are still good Tests that show an expiration date of April 2024 were given a six-month extension by Health Canada. These tests will be ‘safe and effective’ until at least October. Vaccination against COVID-19: Quebec report confirms risk of myocarditis, pericarditis Increase risk is ‘significant’ in the 21 days after second dose of mRNA vaccine, particularly in adolescents, adults under 30. First Previous 42 43 44 45 46 Next Last
