Yearly Archives: 2020

Can I have the Shingrix vaccine while on Prolia?

This week we’re bringing you the another question submitted by our one of our clients and social media followers! If you have a question you’d like to submit, please email us here. Question: Can I have the Shingrix vaccine while on Prolia? … Continue reading

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How do we know when we achieve remission?

This week we’re bringing you the another question submitted by our one of our clients and social media followers! If you have a question you’d like to submit, please email us here. Question: How do we know when we achieve pharmaceutical remission? … Continue reading

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Is it safe to have the Shingles vaccine if you are on Prolia?

This week we’re bringing you the another question submitted by our one of our clients and social media followers! If you have a question you’d like to submit, please email us here. Question: Is it safe to have the Shingles vaccine if … Continue reading

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Will the COVID-19 vaccines being researched be effective for everyone?

This week we’re bringing you the another question submitted by our one of our clients and social media followers! If you have a question you’d like to submit, please email us here. Question: It is my understanding that many of the vaccines … Continue reading

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How do we stay safe in the “new normal” when on biologic therapy?

This week we’re bringing you the first of our questions submitted by our clients and social media followers! If you have a question you’d like to submit, please email us here. Question: My daughter has colitis and is on Remicade. … Continue reading

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What would you like to know?

Instead of bringing you a traditional blog this week, we want to hear from you! Do you have any questions you’d like answered? We are happy to report that we have close to 4000 followers on our weekly blog. We … Continue reading

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Where do biologics come from?

This week I was asked when a biologic indicates it is humanized, does that mean it is a protein donated from another person? This is NOT the case.  Biologic therapies used to treat autoimmune conditions mimic the look of antibodies … Continue reading

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Are All Circles Created Equal?

The Ontario Government has recently announced that we are now able to create social circles of 10 people without physical distancing. However, it appears that these circles have created some confusion. The circle of 10 means that every individual within … Continue reading

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Important Trillium Update

Important Disclaimer: The Trillium program does not include seniors on the government funded plan. The Trillium program is a separate, unique plan that beneficiaries apply to receive.  The NEW Trillium year starts August 1 2020. Trillium will automatically renew your … Continue reading

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Can Two Biologic Therapies Be Taken Together?

There is not one answer to this question. Biologic therapies are large protein based structures which mimic proteins in the human body. They are created by engineering living cells to create these proteins in a bioreactor. The cells used can … Continue reading

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