Infectious Diseases

Get flu shot to limit risk of rare cases of invasive, deadly Strep A: doctor
Annual data from the Public Health Agency of Canada shows a record number of bacterial infections that have been deadly in rare cases, especially among children.
How effective is herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine in the real-world setting?
Study evaluates efficacy of one and two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine overall, by time since vaccination, age and immunocompromise status, and with a late second dose.

Older, immunocompromised people may get COVID-19 vaccine dose in spring, NACI says

The advisory committee is issuing the spring recommendation now to help public health vaccine program planning.
POP QUIZ: Bronchiolitis in infants

Which of the following is NOT a suitable strategy for the treatment of bronchiolitis in an otherwise healthy infant who can be managed as an outpatient?
Reduce the risks of nosocomial pneumonia just by brushing your teeth?

Study results highlight the importance of implementing an oral health routine that includes toothbrushing for hospitalized patients.
Is this common cold virus plus rheumatic disease a recipe for long COVID?

Previous infection to another coronavirus may weaken immune response.
Health Canada approves RSV vaccine for use in pregnancy to immunize infants

Pfizer says the vaccine, called Abrysvo, is also approved for adults aged 60 and older.
The dos and don’ts of managing bronchiolitis in infants in primary care settings

Choosing Wisely Canada outlines optimal management of bronchiolitis in infants while emphasizing avoidance of unnecessary treatments and investigations.
Updated Canadian guidance on influenza vaccine during pregnancy

NACI recommends that individuals at any stage of pregnancy should receive an inactivated unadjuvanted or recombinant influenza vaccine each influenza season.
Canadian pharmacists have an important role this RSV season

Mobilizing this country’s pharmacists is essential to help protect vulnerable patients from syncytial virus (RSV) this season.

Get flu shot to limit risk of rare cases of invasive, deadly Strep A: doctor

How effective is herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine in the real-world setting?

Older, immunocompromised people may get COVID-19 vaccine dose in spring, NACI says

POP QUIZ: Bronchiolitis in infants

Reduce the risks of nosocomial pneumonia just by brushing your teeth?

Is this common cold virus plus rheumatic disease a recipe for long COVID?

Health Canada approves RSV vaccine for use in pregnancy to immunize infants

The dos and don’ts of managing bronchiolitis in infants in primary care settings

Updated Canadian guidance on influenza vaccine during pregnancy

Canadian pharmacists have an important role this RSV season