Infectious Diseases

New study assessed the risk and identified risk factors for the development of venous thromboembolism among outpatients with COVID-19. 

The World Health Organization has said that H5N1 infection in humans can cause severe disease and has a high death rate.

Thrombosis Canada is offering two free live accredited webinars for frontline pharmacists.

Test your knowledge of the latest NACI guidance.

A report released Thursday by Canada’s chief science adviser says she considers COVID-19 the “head” of the pandemic but long COVID its “tail.”

The Ministry of Health study, obtained by the Canadian Press through a freedom-of-information request, looked at nine different mass vaccination clinics in the last six months of 2021.

NACI issues updated recommendations for use of pneumococcal vaccines, including the 15-valent (Vaxneuvance) and 20-valent (Prevnar 20) conjugate vaccines.

That includes adults 80 and up, those living in long-term care homes and other congregate settings for seniors or those with complex medical needs.