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- 9/8/2020
Report finds immigrants, refugees comprise nearly half of Ontario's COVID-19 cases
A new report finds immigrants, refugees and other newcomers accounted for nearly 44% of Ontario's COVID-19 cases in the first half of the year. That's despite the fact overall testing rates were lower for those groups, and that they comprised just one-quarter of the population. - 9/7/2020
The influence of sex and gender on COVID-19 cases
Gender inequality may be a factor in the different rates of deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in men and women, according to an analysis published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) that explores the influence of sex and gender. - 9/7/2020
New Canadian consensus guidelines for pharmacist prescribing of naloxone
All patients receiving an opioid should be provided with take-home naloxone and counselled by a pharmacist - 9/7/2020
Federal funds ensure all provinces now cover high-dose vaccine for LTC
One-time federal funding will enable all provinces and territories to cover the high-dose flu vaccine for adults aged 65 and older living in long-term care (LTC) facilities. - 9/7/2020
All provinces and territories have upped orders for flu vaccines
Canada’s provinces and territories have ordered more influenza vaccine this year to meet an anticipated surge in demand. Will it be enough? - 9/7/2020
2020-2021 resources from Immunize Canada
Immunize Canada has released its downloadable educational materials for the 2020-2021 influenza season, built around the theme of “It’s more important than ever to reduce the spread of flu.”