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- 1/8/2018
Pharmacist leaders make the case for free naloxone
Our own poll found that more than 50% of pharmacists who responded did not support efforts to make Naloxone available free of charge - 1/8/2018
Upsurge in West Nile virus cases in Canada in 2017
Public Health Agency of Canada records highest number of cases since 2012 - 1/7/2018
Repeated influenza vaccination helps prevent severe flu in older adults
Repeated vaccination for influenza in older adults reduced the severity of the virus and reduced hospital admissions, found new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. - 1/7/2018
Naloxone administration saves Ontario man from apparent opioid overdose
Ontario Provincial Police say this is the second time naloxone administration has saved a life in Norfolk County. - 1/7/2018
B.C. will now cover PrEP for individuals at high risk of HIV
According to Minister of Health, Adrian Dix, the benefits of providing the daily oral antiretroviral medication far outweigh the cost. “Making this medication free for people will prevent new HIV infections, remove barriers to care and services, and help people live longer and healthier lives,” he said.