Health Canada says there's a shortage of some antibiotics used to treat childrenThe federal agency says however that there are eight other drug producers offering medication with amoxicillin that are not currently reporting any issues with supply. Ontario considering letting pharmacists prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19: Dr. MooreFinding ways to ensure greater availability of medication to keep people with COVID-19 out of hospital is of particular importance for more rural communities, said Dr. Kieran Moore. What to tell patients about egg allergies and flu shots There’s no need for a skin test or special vaccine. Europe OKs 1st one dose drug to protect babies against RSV At the moment, babies at high risk of the disease can be given monthly shots to protect them during RSV season. Quebec drops mandatory five day isolation for those who test positive for COVID-19 Dr. Luc Boileau said today that the province is strongly recommending that people stay home when sick and wear a mask as soon as flu-like symptoms appear. OPENPediatrics creates playlist of resources on children and RSV The open access online community of healthcare professionals seeks to share resources to promote best practices in clinical pediatrics. Ontario hospitals directed to treat some children who need ICU, surgeries may be axed The move is necessary to ease pressure on overstretched pediatric hospitals, the chief medical director of Ontario Health said Thursday. Into the thick of it Sarah-Lynn Dunlop advocates for some self-care, especially before the mayhem of cold/flu/COVID season ahead. Ontario hospitals asked to treat children 14 and up who need ICU Surgeries may need to be cancelled as a result, Dr. Andrew Baker wrote to hospital CEOs in a memo obtained by The Canadian Press. Quebec hospital may remove child's breathing tube despite parents' objection: court The hospital says it will not remove the breathing tube until the parents have had a chance to appeal the ruling. First Previous 61 62 63 64 65 Next Last