Updated: NACI issues third update to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations Adds information on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, including recommendations for use. Inappropriate antibiotic use still a problem for seniorsSurvey of older adults found that while most acknowledge that the overuse of antibiotics is a problem and say they are cautious about using them, significant numbers use them inappropriately. Health Canada considers bamlanivimab and etesevimab combination for COVID-19 IV monoclonal antibodies recently received US Emergency Use Authorization for treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in high-risk outpatients. Pfizer/BioNTech seek U.S. approval to raise COVID-19 vaccine storage temperature Seeking authorization for a storage temperature of -25°C to -15°C for two weeks. Can SARS-CoV-2 virus be transmitted between pets or livestock and people? Government of Canada creates web page focusing on animals and COVID-19. Canadian guidance now available for Abbott Panbio COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Healthcare professionals and nonhealthcare personnel using Panbio as a point-of-care test must be aware of its limitations and uncertainties. INESS considers it premature to support the use of colchicine for COVID-19 The Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec has instructed members not to dispense colchicine which would be prescribed as a preventive measure for a possible diagnosis of COVID-19. Colchicine under consideration by Health Canada as a COVID-19 treatment Quebec study suggests colchicine may reduce death or hospitalization in outpatients with COVID-19. Foclivia, second H5N1 pandemic influenza vaccine now approved in Canada Vaccine will be made available in the event of an H5N1 influenza pandemic situation. NACI issues second update to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations Clarifies guidance on using vaccine during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and in other special populations, and adds advice concerning dose spacing. First Previous 54 55 56 57 58 Next Last
