IPAC News for the week of October 2 – 6, 2023
Understanding the Barriers and Attitudes toward Influenza Vaccine Uptake in the Adult General Population: A Rapid Review. Journal
National and regional prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in primary and secondary school children in England: the School Infection Survey, a national open cohort study, November 2021 SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence in school children. Journal
Nobel Prize Awarded to Covid Vaccine Pioneers. News
Where can I get a COVID-19 rapid test? CTV News looks at the rules in each province and territory. News
Bangladesh dengue deaths top 1,000 in worst outbreak. News
More than 100 Quebec long-term care homes grappling with COVID-19 outbreaks. News
COVID-19, flu vaccines on the way as cases rise: CRISP report. News
Moderna combo COVID-19/flu vaccine effective in early-stage trial. News
New Brunswick: Horizon brings back mask rules for hospitals ahead of expected COVID increase. News
South Africa culls millions of chickens in an effort to contain bird flu outbreaks. News
Novavax touts non-mRNA COVID vaccine, future of domestic production remains uncertain. News
Victoria General Hospital’s acute care ward experiencing COVID-19 outbreak. News
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations reach their highest level in 2023 so far. News
Vaccine Scientist Warns Antiscience Conspiracies Have Become a Deadly, Organized Movement. News
New Cholera Outbreak Spreading Across Zimbabwe Kills Up To 100 People. News