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Understanding the Rare Side Effects of Myocarditis and Pericarditis of COVID-19 Vaccines

After receiving some questions about the COVID-19 vaccines and the rare side effects of myocarditis and pericarditis, we decided to…

4 years ago

Coadministration of COVID-19 Vaccines with Other Vaccines and Updates on Third Dose Eligibility in Ontario

With flu shot season just around the corner, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s (NACI), updated recommendations regarding the coadministration…

4 years ago

Ontario’s Expanded Eligibility for Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

We have had many calls about the expanded list of vulnerable populations who are now eligible for a third dose…

4 years ago

COVID-19 Antibody Testing

We have had several questions from our patients with autoimmune diseases regarding antibody testing.  The first thing to be aware…

4 years ago

Reflecting on Ontario’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility

On August 17th,  Ontario updated its vaccine eligibility criteria.  Anyone turning 12 years old in 2021 can now be vaccinated,…

4 years ago

Have you thought about quitting?

We have all felt a burden of stress during this pandemic.  For many, it has been a time to reflect…

4 years ago

World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes place every year on July 28th, bringing the world together under a single theme to…

4 years ago

Infliximab Now Approved for Self Injection in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Infliximab was launched by Janssen over 20 years ago under the name Remicade.  It continues to be a biologic therapy…

4 years ago

Second Dose Imperative For Protection in Compromised Patients

We are all aware of the importance of completing both doses of Covid-19 vaccines to get the best protection.  In…

4 years ago

Second Covid-19 Vaccine Dose Eligibility

It is very exciting to share the news that many of you with high-risk health conditions, will be eligible to…

4 years ago