COVID-19

‘Off-label’ use is common in medicine. Why are the COVID-19 vaccines any different?
A bioethicist and a philosopher explore how prohibiting off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines in kids departs from ethical and legal norms.
Yukon is now without a single walk-in clinic forcing those without FPs into ERs for day-to-day care
Two years ago, the territory launched its Find a Family Doctor program, which connected FPs to 1,043 people—but recent physician office closures have meant the waiting list is growing.

How to give kids and their parents the best in-pharmacy COVID shot experience possible

Plenty of kids are likely heading for your pharmacy for their COVID-19, and soon. Are you ready for these petite patients?
Research roundup: COVID ICU practice guidelines, tools for coping with patient deaths, history of respiratory disease

Here are three research papers that caught our eye this week.
Pharmacy U presenter Pavithra Ravi: When your patients begin to travel abroad

As among the most accessible healthcare providers, we have the opportunity to help our patients navigate the brave new world of travel.
Symptomatic COVID-19 testing in pharmacy practice

I recently took a poll to understand better how pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and front store staff feel about giving SYMPTOMATIC COVID-19 testing.
POLL: How do you feel about symptomatic testing being permitted in pharmacies?

Ontario recently announced that people with COVID-19 symptoms will be able to get a rapid test performed in a pharmacy.
Pharmacies can safely test people with COVID symptoms, Ontario health minister says

Safety concerns were raised in the legislature today about the proposed plan, but Christine Elliott says infection and control measures will be followed.
Feds set to lift certain testing requirements for travellers returning to Canada after short trips

It’s not yet clear when exactly the restriction will be lifted.
Manitoba docs press officials on why there is no plan to keep school properly ventilated

‘Off-label’ use is common in medicine. Why are the COVID-19 vaccines any different?

Yukon is now without a single walk-in clinic forcing those without FPs into ERs for day-to-day care

How to give kids and their parents the best in-pharmacy COVID shot experience possible

Research roundup: COVID ICU practice guidelines, tools for coping with patient deaths, history of respiratory disease

Pharmacy U presenter Pavithra Ravi: When your patients begin to travel abroad

Symptomatic COVID-19 testing in pharmacy practice

POLL: How do you feel about symptomatic testing being permitted in pharmacies?

Pharmacies can safely test people with COVID symptoms, Ontario health minister says

Feds set to lift certain testing requirements for travellers returning to Canada after short trips

Manitoba docs press officials on why there is no plan to keep school properly ventilated