Infectious Diseases

Study evaluates efficacy of one and two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine overall, by time since vaccination, age and immunocompromise status, and with a late second dose.

Free HPV vaccines had already been available to younger men and boys.

Either amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate will clear infection, but the former is less likely to result in side-effects or antimicrobial resistance.

Efforts are underway to reopen the Weyburn General Hospital.

The advisory committee is issuing the spring recommendation now to help public health vaccine program planning.

Those given a four-day or longer prescription cut their risk of death by 89%.

A patient at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic says perpetual rash just a matter of course with his job.

Be it as a pacifier in the ER, or as a diagnostician at the airport, dogs can make great 'medical devices.'