Meanwhile, the vaccine distribution system was somewhat slower in Alberta, and by early December, pharmacists still had not begun immunizing.BC's first-ever pharmacist immunization initiative has gone very well, according to Marnie Mitchell, CEO of the British Columbia Pharmacy Association (BCPhA)....
The Alberta government has purchased 1.96 million doses of influenza vaccine for its annual campaign, which begins Oct. 19. That's enough to immunize 45 percent of the province's population, a significant increase over the 33 percent who were vaccinated last year. Most people will choose to g...
Researchers at the University of Calgary say the flu vaccine lowers the risk of stroke among adults even if they are not at high risk for stroke. Investigators evaluated the health records of over four million Albertans over a nine-year period. The results indicate vaccination against influenza s...
作者: Press Office, Department for Health, Social Services and Public Safety (Northern Ireland) 摘要: Find out who is eligible to receive the flu vaccination and why its so important to get the vaccine if youre at risk of complications from flu DOI: IARN-CMS-9693 收藏...
immunization appointment. This will give you a chance to gather relevant documents and think of any questions you'd like to ask. During your appointment, your certified injection pharmacist will review your vaccine history in order to best advise you about which vaccinations and immunizations you ...
The flu vaccine is a preventive measure that helps protect against influenza, a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the flu virus. The vaccine is typically administered in the form of a shot or nasal spray and is recommended for people of all ages, especially those who are at highe...
No one in my house has ever had the flu, actually no one has been sick in years. It really is all about your own immune system. You’re either building it up or breaking it down. Traci Me: “May I please have the package insert for the flu vaccine?” Pharmacist: “Why?” Me:...
The ability of a flu vaccine to protect a person depends on the age and health status of the person getting the vaccine, and the similarity or match between the viruses or virus in the vaccine and those in circulation. Translation: we have no idea how effective it is. Nice. Was this...
It's impossible to predict the nature of a flu season from year to year, doctors say, because its timing and severity depend on many factors, including circulating viruses and how well those match the ones in the vaccine. This year's match wasn't great, experts say. … Read...
Schettler said the shot they are offering, even though it isn't high-dose, is still an excellent vaccine. “It actually protects a little bit better against the influenza strain that children are more likely to transmit,” she explained. “So, in some ways, even though it's not the high...