IPAC News for the week of October 18 – 22, 2021
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal
Evaluation of Flu Vaccination Coverage among Healthcare Workers during a 3 Years’ Study Period and Attitude towards Influenza and Potential COVID-19 Vaccination in the Context of the Pandemic. Journal
Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of COVID-19 complications. News
Two doctors barred from issuing medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines, mandatory mask requirements. News
Same message, different virus: Starting Monday, influenza vaccinations available in Alberta. News
Ebola outbreak: 3 additional confirmed cases reported Benin. News
Why vaccinated people dying from COVID-19 doesn’t mean the vaccines are ineffective. News
NHL suspends Evander Kane for 21 games over COVID-19 vaccination status. News
New COVID-19 cases in Japan’s capital plummet to 11-month low, but health officials not sure why. News
Ontario marks lowest COVID-19 daily case count in months with 304 new cases. News
Flu shots free for everyone in B.C. over 6 months old this year. News
Putin orders nonwork week as COVID-19 numbers rise in Russia. News
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90 per cent effective in kids. News
The Toronto Zoo is planning to vaccinate its animals against COVID-19. News
Five tactics used to spread vaccine misinformation in the wellness community, and why they work. News