whether a booster dose is needed for pneumococcal vaccines (Pneumovax 23, Pneumo 23)

May 2007

There's disagreement on whether a booster dose is needed for pneumococcal vaccines (Pneumovax 23, Pneumo 23)....

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Table of Contents

Good things will emerge from the recent news reports on errors in hospital and community pharmacies
Sexually Transmitted Diseases quinolones should NOT be used to treat gonorrhea anymore
Gastroenterology alternatives to Zelnorm now that it's being pulled from the market due to possible cardiovascular problems
Infectious Diseases new "cold sore prevention system" in Canada called Intercept CS
Infectious Diseases what to use for traveller's diarrhea
Vaccines whether a booster dose is needed for pneumococcal vaccines (Pneumovax 23, Pneumo 23)
Vaccines An anti-vaccine consumer group is pushing for stronger warnings about Gardasil, the new human papillomavirus vaccine
Vaccines We're getting closer to having an avian flu vaccine in Canada
Hematology Oncology Sprycel (dasatinib), a new oral drug in Canada for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Men s Health Some men are getting prescriptions for tamoxifen, clomiphene, and aromatase inhibitors (Arimidex, etc)
Invega (paliperidone) as a new atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia
You'll see more patients taking Lyrica (pregabalin)
Obesity Weight Loss Canadian guidelines will assist in the management and prevention of obesity in adults and children
Cardiology recommendations for preventing endocarditis before dental and other procedures
Practice the latest info on Canadian vaccines and vaccination schedules