Infection Control News: April 29 – May 3, 2019
U.S. measles outbreak raises questions about immunity in adults. News
Antibiotic stewardship: the UN, international agencies, and experts today released a groundbreaking report demanding immediate, coordinated and ambitious action to avert a potentially disastrous drug-resistance crisis. News
H3N2 viruses mutate during vaccine production but new tech could fix it. News
U of Sask. could help prepare for outbreaks by producing human vaccines for Canada, centre director says. Canada relies on foreign supplies during outbreaks. News
Canada-wide salmonella outbreak linked to sweet treats: Food Inspection Agency. News
Health Canada’s drug safety warnings not consistent with other countries’: Report. Antibiotics are among the most common drugs associated with adverse drug reactions. News
Canadian Institutes of Health Research provides $4M for Lyme Disease study. News