Infectious Diseases

Record numbers of people in British Columbia have received updated vaccinations against COVID-19 and flu, as the province ramps up its immunization campaign for respiratory illness season.

The new shot called Nirsevimab—also known by the brand name Beyfortus—gives babies antibodies that provide passive immunity to RSV.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) makes prediction on vaccine effectiveness based on reports of how well the vaccine is working in five South American countries.

One of the six experts, Dr. Fahad Razak, says most scientists believe it’s ‘only a matter of time’ before another global health crisis hits.

Large trial suggests that a simple, scalable and cost-efficient electronic ‘nudge’ may have substantial public health benefits.

PHAC says the manufacturer requires a minimum order of its updated protein-based vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, which far exceeds the uptake by Canadians last year.

This year’s practice point removes last year’s preferential recommendation for the quadrivalent vaccine for children six months to 17 years old.

Which statement about the new oral cholera vaccine, Vaxchora (Bavarian Nordic Canada) is FALSE?