This post clarifies who is eligible for a third dose of Covid vaccine. Note that anyone taking immunosuppresant listed by the Ministry does not need to present a referral letter from their physician in order to receive the third dose. Pharmacists can verify if a patient is taking an immunosuppressant by referring to the patient’s…
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Date: Wednesday November 10, 2021 virtual meeting Time: 7:30pm-9:15pm Speakers: Dr. Jane Liddle MD, Paediatrics and Dr. Marla Shapiro MD, Family & Community Medicine Moderator: Penny Tsang, Bsc Phm, Community Pharmacist Objectives: to protect your patients with the latest information on vaccines that prevent respiratory and meningoccal infections See the invitation below. RSVP to Pfizer…
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Date: Tuesday October 5th , 2021 Time: 12pm-1pm EST Speaker: Lynne Haslett, NP-PHC, M.Ed East End CHC/ Legacy in Learning Inc. Objectives: >Confidently manage communication about vaginal health with patients>Recognize the cause and symptoms of vaginal dryness throughout the lifespan>Understand the differences between short- and long-term management approachesto vaginal dryness>Distinguish and utilize the appropriate management…
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September 28,2021 Latest NACI recommendation say that COVID-19 vaccines may be given at the same as, or anytime before or after, other vaccines, including live, non-live, adjuvanted or unadjuvantedvaccines. This is helpful as the flu vaccine is just around the corner. See latest NACI Covid Vaccine guidelines here
Join us for a CE with Dr. Michael Rosenbluth via virtual Zoom meeting on the Bipolar Disorder and how it can be managed. Date: Wednesday July 14th at 7pm https://sdpa.zoom.us/j/93443217504?pwd=V0dsdXNRejB2VHA3TDRyVllieE0ydz09 See below for full invitation information
Here is a video on how to handle, store and administer Moderna mRNA Covid vaccine. Note the difference between Moderna and Pfizer mRNA vaccine preparation.
Date: Wednesday June 9th 2021, virtual Zoom meetingTime: 7:00-8:30 pm EST Speaker: Dr. Alan Lowe, BSc Phm, MD, FRCP, Neuropsychiatrist and Sleep Specialist Learnining Objectives:This webinar will give an overview of insomnia management, an update on sedatives/hypnotics and practical management considerations that can be used in your daily pharmacy practice setting. See the invitation below…
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The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other public health experts is authorizing second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine. For a limited time during the week of May 24, individuals who received their first dose of AstraZeneca during the period of March 10, 2021 to March 19, 2021 may opt…
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On May 19, 2021, Health Canada authorized Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be stored at regular fridge temperature (2-8C) for up to one month at the point of use. See here for details.
Date: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021Time: 7:00pm-8:15pm EST virtual meeting Speaker: Dr. Adam Natsheh, MD FRCPC, Dermatologist Learning Objectives:• Pathogenesis and diagnosis of acne• Psychosocial impact of acne• Treatment selection for your patients• Counselling to optimize patient adherence and recurrence Please RSVP to Sarah Formagin at 647-880-8950 or sarah.formagin@bauschhealth.com for your Microsoft Teams connection. See here…
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