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The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, meant to travel from Argentina to Cape Verde, has become a growing concern among Canadians, as three Canadians are currently isolating after being potentially exposed to the virus. Four other Canadians remain on board the ship in quarantine, with consular officials …
Read More »New data shows RSV shots prevent ‘most dangerous’ respiratory infection for newborns
As Katrina Bellavance’s seven-week-old daughter kept coughing non-stop, the Calgary mother unzipped her newborn’s pajamas and saw the skin around her tiny ribs tugging inward with each laboured breath. “In that moment, we knew we had to get her to the hospital as soon as possible,” Bellavance recalled of that …
Read More »Advocacy group says B.C. seniors should have free shingles, RSV vaccines
Canadian advocates are calling on the British Columbian government to provide shingles and respiratory virus vaccines to seniors for free. The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), one of the largest advocacy groups in Canada for older community members, says it wants to see the B.C. government “honour seniors” by …
Read More »Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults, pregnant people approved by Health Canada – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada on Thursday approved another respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for adults over the age of 60 and pregnant people. Pfizer’s bivalent RSV vaccine, Abrysvo, has been authorized for the use of pregnant individuals from 32 through 36 weeks gestational age for …
Read More »Nova Scotia’s top doctor to hold media availability on respiratory illnesses
Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health will hold a media availability about respiratory illnesses Tuesday afternoon. In a release, the province said Dr. Robert Strang will provide an update on the fall vaccine rollout plan. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and will be live streamed on this page. …
Read More »Top doctor says Ontario ‘must remain vigilant’ past flu peak, COVID variant advances
TORONTO — Ontario’s top doctor says even though COVID-19 and flu activity is declining, the province “must remain vigilant” as a more transmissible variant gains ground. In a statement, Dr. Kieran Moore says parts of Ontario are reporting a rise in the number of cases of the more easily spreadable …
Read More »Canadian pharmacists have new prescriptive powers amid doctor shortages
In a year when pharmacists have stickhandled children’s drug shortages and an extra-busy flu shot season, you’d think they might balk at the news in Ontario and B.C. that their prescriptive powers are being expanded. Yet those in the field say the added responsibilities may make their jobs more fulfilling …
Read More »Canadian premiers set to speak as viral surge overwhelms children’s hospitals
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 9, 2022 7:14 am Updated December 9, 2022 8:24 am News Source link
Read More »Canadian Red Cross to help CHEO hospital staff amid surge in respiratory illnesses
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 4, 2022 8:48 am Updated December 4, 2022 7:57 pm News Source link
Read More »Ornge sees rise in child patient transfers as pediatric hospitals under pressure
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 29, 2022 3:54 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s air ambulance service says it’s seeing an increase in the number of children it transports, with a higher number of those transfers due to respiratory illnesses. Ornge says that increase …
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