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Updated Paxlovid™ Recommendations and Prescribing Resources

Posted on Friday, January 27, 2023 10:00 AM

In December 2022, Ontario Health issued a memo to health care providers with updated and expanded recommendations on the use of Paxlovid™ (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets co-packaged for oral use) for the treatment of COVID-19. 

Paxlovid™ should be strongly considered for individuals with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis, who present within 5 days of symptom onset and who have a higher risk of complications or severe outcomes from COVID-19 including :

  • Those 60 years of age or older;
  • Those 18...

Limited supply of hepatitis B vaccine and update on use of renal formulation

Posted on Friday, January 27, 2023 06:00 AM

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Walk-in ClinicsDate: January 26, 2023From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health Subject: Limited supply of hepatitis B vaccine and update on use of renal formulation

Dear Colleagues,

This Public Health Alert summarizes updates about the current supply of hepatitis B (HB) vaccine in Ontario. It also includes recommendations on the use of the HB renal formulation vaccine to complete a vaccination series started with the HB...

Update on COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Boosters in Ottawa

Posted on Friday, January 20, 2023 05:00 AM

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Walk-in ClinicsDate: January 19, 2023From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Dear colleagues, 

On December 21st, 2022, the bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster became available for individuals 5 to 11 years of age in Ontario. The National Advisory Committee on Immunizations (NACI) has provided guidance on the use of this vaccine product. 

COVID-19 vaccine booster recommendations  

At this time, anyone 5 years of age...

Community Supports for Your Patients Who May be Parents of Newborns 

Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 04:45 AM

You may have patients who are new parents in need of support with their newborn. Ottawa Public Health has restarted in-person Parenting in Ottawa Drop-ins and continues to offer home visiting services to families needing support. 

Parenting in Ottawa Drop-ins

Parents, expectant parents, and guardians of children aged birth to 6 years of age can speak in person with a public health nurse about:

  • Infant feeding (Breastfeeding/chestfeeding, bottle feeding)
  • Infant weight check
  • Child development
  • Perinatal...

Virtual CME Course Monthly Series: Smarter Imaging for Family Physicians & Internists

Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 04:45 AM

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University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

Overview

This virtual monthly webinar Series, held in collaboration with the Department of Radiology, will focus on providing Family Physicians and Internists with updates on optimal imaging  test selection for common clinical problems. The course will consist of a combination of lectures and workshops, with many case-based approaches for interactive discussion. This Webinar Series will be offered once a month until...

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