COVID-19

COVID-19: the case for ongoing masking

Face masks are a must if we hope to mitigate future deaths and economic devastation, says Dr. Daniel Okoro.
Study examines systemic reaction rates with concurrent COVID-19 and flu vaccines

Giving both vaccines at the same visit increases the rate of systemic adverse effects by 8% to 11% compared to giving an mRNA COVID-19 booster alone.
Charlottetown hospital calls Code Orange after accident prompts need for more staff

Code Orange is called when an external disaster or threat is likely to require additional hospital resources.
Albertans over 18 can soon start booking fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot

Alberta Health says in a news release that adults can start booking their second booster shot Wednesday, as long as it's been five months since their first booster.
Alberta Health Services no longer requires COVID-19 immunization for its workers

AHS says COVID-19 vaccines available to date target the original strain of the virus.
B.C. doctors urge province to expand time-based model of pay

FPs currently can bill for up to an hour to assess whether a patient meets the criteria for the anti-viral drug Paxlovid.
Tips for giving the COVID-19 vaccine to babies and young children

How to prepare to administer the vaccine and where to find information and advice to share with parents and caregivers.
QUIZ: Medical errors and patient safety

Test your knowledge of recent headlines and landmark research.

Could hybrid work and online schooling be causes for rise in claims for ADHD and depression meds?