COVID-19

Dr. Kevin Wasko, based in Swift Current and currently physician executive for Integrated Rural Health is set to leave the province to focus on clinical work in Mississauga, Ont.

Single doses of tixagevimab and cilgavimab reduce incidence of symptomatic COVID-19 in at-risk adults for a six-month period.

But they still offer strong protection in preventing severe disease.

An Ontario judge says he is not prepared to accept as fact that vaccinating children against COVID-19 is what’s best for them simply because it’s encouraged by the government, noting a number of factors—including the children’s own preferences—must be taken into account.

Alberta has lifted almost all of its COVID-19 restrictions and Premier Jason Kenney says his government will propose a bill to ensure rules are consistent across the province.

Pharmacists can choose from more than 20 different educational sessions to earn up to 5.75 CEUs for the day.

National and provincial pharmacy associations have plans to celebrate pharmacy teams throughout March.

The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) featured several educational sessions of particular interest to technicians at its 2022 Hospital Pharmacy Conference, held online January 31 to February 6.