Influenza

Canada releases guidance for flu shots during pandemic
Paperless registrations, appointments and outdoor administration are among the recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) for the delivery of influenza vaccinations this season.
Doctors brace for viral overload between cold and flu season and COVID 19
The president of the Canadian Medical Association is warning that the collision of COVID-19 and cold and flu season could bring a new host of health-care challenges when the cold weather sets in. Dr. Sandy Buchman says given the overlap in symptoms, it can be hard for doctors to distinguish the sniffles from the deadly disease.

Doctors brace for viral overload between cold and flu season and COVID-19

Doctors are anticipating that the collision of COVID-19 and cold and flu season could bring a new host of healthcare challenges when the cold weather sets in.
Walgreens rolls out flu shots chain-wide with safety measures

Patient temperature screening, pharmacist face shields among new protocols.
Canadians, pharmacists share concerns about flu immunizations

Greater demand for flu shots expected, but Canadians concerned about how they will get immunized safely
PPE not a major factor for flu shots down under

Handwashing, disinfecting and distancing more important than PPE based on what's happening so far in Australia and New Zealand.
Flu vaccination rate inching forward

The influenza vaccination rate in Canada is moving in the right direction, but still well below target levels for high-risk groups.
Summer time: let’s talk flu shots!

We’ve hit the lazy days of summer and COVID-19 seems to be tamed for the time being. Now is the perfect time to start a discussion about influenza and pneumonia vaccination in adults 65 years of age and older
Can the flu shot benefit COVID-19 patients?

New research out of Brazil suggests that the influenza vaccine may provide benefits for patients who contract COVID-19
Less flu, more vaccinations in Southern Hemisphere

Countries in the Southern Hemisphere are reporting fewer cases of influenza this year; however, reporting agencies suggest that results be interpreted with caution

Canada releases guidance for flu shots during pandemic

Doctors brace for viral overload between cold and flu season and COVID 19

Doctors brace for viral overload between cold and flu season and COVID-19

Walgreens rolls out flu shots chain-wide with safety measures

Canadians, pharmacists share concerns about flu immunizations

PPE not a major factor for flu shots down under

Flu vaccination rate inching forward

Summer time: let’s talk flu shots!

Can the flu shot benefit COVID-19 patients?

Less flu, more vaccinations in Southern Hemisphere