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- 11/16/2020
Cold, flu or COVID: assessing the symptoms
The pandemic has thrown a major new curveball at pharmacists when it comes to assessing patient symptoms during cold and flu season. Here are some useful questions to ask when screening patients with winter respiratory symptoms. - 11/16/2020
P.E.I. Medical Society teaming up with province to recruit more doctors
Over the past several months, the society has been negotiating a plan whereby P.E.I. doctors will be paid to recruit other doctors to practice on the Island. - 11/16/2020
COVID-19, influenza, and misinformation: The perfect storm
Woven into the impending challenges of COVID-19 is the ever-present threat of misinformation spread by social media and popular media outlets alike. Fortunately, biomedical research can reduce the risks associated with these viral hazards and take down the myths that pose a real danger to public health. - 11/16/2020
Mouthwash with cetypyridinium chlorid shows 'promising signs' of combating COVID-19
It found the mouthwash can eradicate the virus within 30 seconds of being exposed to it in a laboratory setting. The initial results come ahead of a clinical trial which is set to test whether over-the-counter mouthwash could reduce levels of COVID-19 in a patient's saliva. - 11/16/2020
SK pharmacies 'overdue' on contract, PAS says
Increase in dispensing fees and flu shot fees sought, to cover COVID-19 related expenditures by pharmacies. - 11/15/2020
Flu shots help with government PPE in some provinces
Influenza vaccination programs have helped provincial advocacy bodies successfully make their case for government aid for personal protective equipment - 11/15/2020
Keeping seniors safe in cold and flu season
- 11/15/2020
Nova Scotia pharmacist converts old ambulance into mobile flu vaccine clinic
Hatt typically sets up the clinic in the parking lot of a local community centre, dispensing with the need for more stringent COVID-19 protocols that would be needed for an indoor operation.