As Omicron cases surge due to the BA.2 variant and easing of public safety protocols in Ontario, the Ministry of Health provides guidance in terms of testing, and outbreak management. Click here for the full document Note: In the event of any conflict between this guidance document and any orders ordirectives issued by the Minister…
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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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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
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.
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.
From the Official Journal of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada There is much public confusion about Covid-19 vaccination efficacy and dosing intervals. Here is some guidance you can use to explain to patients why extension of dosing intervals is needed. It concludes We now call upon you,trusted healthcare providers, to work…
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A hospital guide that is generally applicable to the community pharmacy setting ASHP provides this resource guide to help practitioners better understand currentintelligence and guidance on the storage, handling, and security for the COVID-19 vaccines.
Lastest information on Covid Vaccines from the Ministry of Health
Check the most recent Covid-19 outbreak data, tools and apps that can help you and your patients manage this pandemic. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 370,278 cases of COVID-19, including 12,032 deaths reported in Canada. Refer to the latest Government of Canada Outbreak Update to get the latest statistics and announcements…
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