Ottawa – The aim of Health Canada is to improve the health of all Canadians. A healthy pregnancy and birth, followed by a child’s healthy growth and development during the first years of life, will have long-lasting benefits. Health Canada provides information to parents on specific topics in order to reduce the risk of injury and illness and to promote …
KIRKLAND – The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recently provided a strong recommendation for PREVNAR 20 for the following adult populations who have not been previously immunized with a pneumococcal vaccine or whose vaccination status is unknown: Adults ≥65 years of age Adults 50-64 years of age living with risk factors placing them at higher risk of pneumococcal disease. …
