Infectious Diseases/Vaccines

The immune system is incredibly complex—as are the reasons why certain cohorts are more likely to develop asthma, allergies and autoimmune disorders.

NACI issues updated guidance for use of human immunoglobulin products and vaccines for measles post-exposure prophylaxis.

Robust guidelines from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine offer detailed recommendations to better prevent surgical site infections and, if needed, to treat them.

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NACI issues preliminary guidance on human vaccination against avian influenza in nonpandemic situations.

Health Minister Mark Holland said Wednesday in a release the move is among the ‘proactive steps’ to prepare for the threat of H5N1 spread.

There are at least 18,000 at-risk patients in Canada who are not engaged in HIV care, despite medication that can reduce their chances of getting the virus by up to 99%.

The Public Health Agency of Canada’s website says 24% of cases tested positive for influenza during the week ending Feb. 8—up from the already-high 21% the week before.