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- 5/12/2021
BC doctor finds reporting system for vaccine adverse events 'completely inscrutable and unusable'
A British Columbia physician who reviewed the forms used in each Canadian province to report adverse effects from COVID-19 vaccines found the country’s information-gathering process “completely inscrutable and unusable.” - 5/12/2021
Getting surplus COVID-19 vaccines in Detroit to Windsor is just a bridge too far
Cross-border vaccinations - 5/12/2021
First COVID-19 self-test for use at home authorized by Health Canada
Lucira Check It COVID-19 self-test receives authorization with conditions under Interim Order. - 5/11/2021
Dermatology Issues: Sunscreens—selection, usage and safety concerns
Misinformation regarding appropriate sunscreen use is rising and Canadians are becoming more concerned about sunscreen safety. Pharmacists can assist patients in selecting a sunscreen, provide tips on proper usage, and help put safety concerns into perspective. - 5/11/2021
Mental health hospitalizations involving young people in Quebec rise during pandemic
Montreal–The number of Quebecers aged 12 to 17 admitted to hospital for mental health reasons following an emergency room visit increased 40% in January and February over the same period last year. - 5/11/2021
Pharmacists: We get the job done (And guess what? We can do even more!)
A bright spot shining through the tragedy of the unfolding third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the newfound appreciation of the profession by thousands of Canadians who sought out a pharmacy to get their vaccine.