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- 11/16/2020
Flu season in Canada 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says
Signs from the Southern Hemisphere, which gets hit with flu season first, were reason to hope the "twindemic'' wasn't going to happen here. - 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
Amazon launches Amazon Pharmacy
Using a secure pharmacy profile, customers can add their insurance information, manage prescriptions, and choose payment options before checking out. Prime members receive unlimited, free two-day delivery on orders from Amazon Pharmacy included with their membership. - 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
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
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. - 11/15/2020
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. - 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