Washington – the CDC recommended the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines to protect against severe COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter. It is safe to receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same visit. Data continue to show the importance of vaccination to protect against severe outcomes of COVID-19 and flu, including hospitalization and …
Washington – The CDC updated its recommendation for the use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines in people ages 60 and older. For this upcoming respiratory virus season, CDC recommends: Everyone ages 75 and older receive the RSV vaccine. People ages 60–74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV, meaning they have certain chronic medical conditions, such as lung …
TORONTO– Eli Lilly Canada Inc. announced today that Health Canada authorized Ebglyss ™ (lebrikizumab), a targeted IL-13 inhibitor, for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with a body weight of at least 40kg, whose disease is not well controlled despite treatment with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable.1 …
Ottawa – The co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings—Dr Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr Yves Léger, New Brunswick’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health—issued the following statement on the release of the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms in Canada from January 2016 to December 2023. The …
Vancouver – Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services joined Harjit Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister Responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada to announce that eligible children under the age of 18 and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate can now apply for the Canadian …
Expanding scope of practice would make it faster and more convenient for people to access care TORONTO — The Ontario government is starting consultations with the College of Nurses of Ontario and other health care partners on expanding the scope of practice for nurse practitioners. Allowing nurse practitioners to better use their training, skills and education will help Ontarians connect …
GUELPH — The Ontario government is investing $9 million to connect more than 100 additional people in Guelph and Wellington areas to supportive housing and the high-quality, comprehensive mental health and addictions support services they need, close to home. “Through our government’s 2024 Budget, we are continuing to make bold, innovative changes to support our most vulnerable with more access to …
Ottawa – Canadians should have access to the health products they need, when they need them. Today, Health Canada published a plan called Building Resilience: Health Canada’s Plan to Address Health Product Shortages. This plan outlines proposed actions the Department will take over the next four years to help reduce, mitigate and better prevent shortages of health products and their associated …
Mississauga – The mental health challenges facing young people in Canada have grown more complex in recent years, whether it is from problems at home, online, or at school. Their emotional and mental health needs require accessible, timely, and compassionate support. Every child deserves the best start in life, which is why the Government is making targeted investments to build …
Ottawa’s life sciences ecosystem to expand and strengthen Ottawa – Ottawa’s life sciences sector is home to world-class research institutions, renowned hospitals and a growing tech industry. It is important that businesses and organizations in this critical sector are able to access the support they need to continue to find innovative solutions to better the lives of Canadians. Yasir Naqvi, …
