Updated Recommendations: Pneumococcal Immunization in Adults, New Conjugate Vaccines

Streptococcus pneumoniae remains the most common cause of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in Canada. Infection can result in significant morbidity and mortality, particularly when resulting in invasive pneumococcal disease, which includes manifestations such as empyema, bacteremia, and meningitis. The population groups most susceptible to invasive pneumococcal disease include the elderly, newborns and young children, and others with immunocompromising or other underlying medical...

Professional Development and Resources

One Visit. Two Shots. Protected.

Factsheet resource from Immunize Canada

This poster (one in a series of five) informs people that they can get their seasonal influenza vaccine and their COVID-19 vaccine at the same visit. Immunize Canada invites health care professionals to use this poster to get the conversation going with their patients.

Influenza Vaccines in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Factsheet resource from Immunize Canada

This factsheet explains why pregnant persons should get immunized...

CME: Hypertension & Chronic Kidney Disease Course, University of Ottawa

Provider

University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

Overview

1-day course in hypertension and chronic kidney disease for primary care physicians and other health care professionals. All sessions that are streamed virtually, will be recorded and available for viewing for one year from the course dates. The information will be accessible to all that attend.

Date / Time / Location

• Friday, February 9th, 2024. Hybrid Conference. 7:30 am -16:45 pm.
• In person location: St. Elias...

Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Process for Ordering Medication

Eligibility for publicly funded treatment for tuberculosis (TB), including latent TB infection (LTBI) differs depending on whether the patient lives in Ontario or Quebec. Please see below for eligibility requirements and the process by which to obtain LTBI treatment.

Ontario Eligibility Requirements

For patients who reside in Ontario (have an Ontario home address or OHIP card), LTBI medications are publicly funded and as such are supplied at no cost to the patient and their health care provider...

Free Perinatal Psychiatry Phone Consults For MDs/NPs

Ask Masi: Consults For MDs/NPs Caring For Pregnant/Postpartum Individuals

Perinatal mental illnesses (PMIs) affect 1 in 5 birthing people. Up to 75% of people with PMIs go untreated, despite seeing healthcare providers on multiple occasions during pregnancy and after giving birth. Individuals with untreated PMIs are more likely to struggle to maintain their own heath, have poor nutrition, be less responsive to baby’s cues, have fewer positive interactions with baby, and question their competence...