Infectious Diseases

Co-administration of COVID-19 and flu vaccine fine in autoimmune population
Data presented at Canadian Immunization Conference show no increased risk of health events.
QUIZ: The health effects of microplastics
As a United Nations effort to negotiate a treaty on plastic pollution wraps up this weekend, let’s test your knowledge of the ubiquitous and potentially hazardous pollutants known as microplastics.

Tiny drug delivery system could help treat bacterial infections

University of Waterloo researchers develop a liposome-based drug delivery platform that releases the drug in response to a toxin.
Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks

‘You have to assume that raw milk, unpasteurized milk, has potential infectious agents that can cause serious illness in the people who drink it.’
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed

Mpox is a viral infection that is contagious and causes a painful rash that can be accompanied by other symptoms like fever, chills, headache, and back, joint and muscle pain.
Secondhand clothes can be swimming in germs—what vintage shoppers need to know

Research shows many pathogenic germs—such as E coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes—can survive on clothes for months.
QUIZ: Do you know enough to help stop the spread of antimicrobial resistance?

World antimicrobial resistance (AMR) week runs from November 18 to 24. From appropriate prescribing to prevention of infection, test how much you know about antimicrobial resistance.
Preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in young children

Canadian Paediatric Society issues guidance on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention strategies in young children for the 2024-2025 viral respiratory illness season.
Build vaccine stockpile, use wastewater testing for H5N1 bird flu, experts urge

There are no indications that H5N1 bird flu would spark a pandemic, but experts urged preparedness.
CPhA launches new CPS chapter on routine childhood vaccinations

Childhood Vaccinations–Frequently Asked Questions by Canadian Parents and Caregivers aims to help pharmacists better support young patients and their caregivers while carrying out vaccinations.

Co-administration of COVID-19 and flu vaccine fine in autoimmune population

QUIZ: The health effects of microplastics

Tiny drug delivery system could help treat bacterial infections

Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks

First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed

Secondhand clothes can be swimming in germs—what vintage shoppers need to know

QUIZ: Do you know enough to help stop the spread of antimicrobial resistance?

Preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in young children

Build vaccine stockpile, use wastewater testing for H5N1 bird flu, experts urge

CPhA launches new CPS chapter on routine childhood vaccinations