Several children’s strawberry-flavoured acetaminophen syrups recalled because of defective child-resistant safety caps on the bottles. November 2018 The recall has been expanded to include all lots of children’s strawberry-flavoured acetaminophen syrups labeled as Biomedic, Option+, or Laboratoires Trianon Inc. because of defective child-resistant safety caps. HMC
Category: Advice
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HPV Vaccine
FDA approves the use of GARDASIL Vaccine up to 45 years old. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine helps protect girls and women ages 9 to 26 against cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancers and genital warts caused by HPV. GARDASIL helps protect boys and men ages 9 to 26 against anal cancer and genital warts caused by...
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Flu Vaccine
Flu season is here. Protect yourself and your loves ones by vaccinating yourself with flu vaccine at Howden Medical Clinic. Kids, pregnant ladies, seniors and people with disease like asthma, COPD, heart disease are more susceptible to die from flu.
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Flu Vaccines
Flu Vaccines are under way in October in our clinic. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season. Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm https://www.ontario.ca/page/flu-facts...
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Health Canada updates Canadians on shortage situation involving EpiPen (0.3 mg) auto-injectors
Following Health Canada’s most recent communication regarding a shortage of EpiPen (0.3 mg) and EpiPen Jr (0.15 mg) auto-injectors, Pfizer Canada has advised Health Canada that supply of EpiPen in the 0.3 mg format is expected to be very limited at pharmacies during the month of August. Contact your pharmacies for further updates. HMC
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July 28, 2018 is World Hepatitis Day.
In Canada, 44% of people living with chronic HCV are unaware they have the disease, despite availability of screening and access to effective treatment. In 2017, there were 285 cases of HCV reported to Peel Public Health. Although many cases are initially asymptomatic, early diagnosis and treatment of HCV is important to decrease the risk...
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Increase in locally-acquired Cyclosporiasis in Ontario
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/cyclosporiasis-cyclospora/health-professionals-cyclosporiasis-cyclospora.html http://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/browsebytopic/infectiousdiseases/pages/IDlandingpages/cyclosporiasis.aspx Ontario has experienced 36 locally-acquired cyclosporiasis since April 1, 2018 until July 19, 2018. Cyclosporiasis is an infection of small bowel by parasite Cyclospora cayetanenis. Symptoms are: frequent, watery diarrhea; anorexia; fatigue; abdominal cramps; nausea; and myalgia. If untreated, symptoms last 6-7 weeks and vary in intensity. Cases are usually from travelers to endemic...
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Botox Tops Topiramate for Chronic Migraine Prevention
July 16, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO — OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox, Allergan) treatment is more effective, is better tolerated, and has greater functional improvement in the prevention of chronic migraine compared with the anticonvulsant topiramate, new research suggests. The findings were presented here at the American Headache Society (AHS) Annual Meeting 2018. The AAN guidelines state: •OnabotulinumtoxinA is established as...
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Several drugs containing valsartan being recalled due to contamination with a potential carcinogen
Several drugs containing the ingredient valsartan are being recalled by their manufacturers. An impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), was found in the valsartan used in these products. NDMA is a potential human carcinogen, which means that it could cause cancer with long-term exposure. See your physician or pharmacist right away if you are taking this blood pressure...
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Finasteride (Proscar& Propecia)
Health Canada InfoWatch: New information regarding the risk of muscle-related disorders has been added to the Post-Market Adverse Drug Reactions and Consumer Information sections of the Canadian product monographs for Proscar and Propecia. Key messages for healthcare professionals: Rare cases of muscle-related disorders, such as rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, myalgia, myasthenia, and creatine kinase elevation, have been...
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Discontinuation of Amaryl
Sanofi-aventis Canada announced in June, 2018 that it will immediately stop the distribution of Amaryl (Glimipiride) 1,2 and 4mg tabs in Canada. Glimepiride (original trade name Amaryl) is an orally available medium-to-long-acting Sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug.
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2018 Aerial Spray Program in Peel Region
The City of Mississauga will be conducting an aerial spray treatment to prevent tree defoliation by gypsy moth caterpillars and fall cankerworms. Health Impacts only in sensitive persons: skin rashes, upper respiratory tract irritation, NO reports of cancer or groundwater contamination. Cautions: Bring outdoor items inside, Remain indoors, Wash outdoor items, Leave air conditioners closed....
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Allergy Testing
Allergy Season is coming up. Avoid getting symptoms like sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, itchy and runny eyes, and increased allergic asthma symptoms. Book your Allergy Testing for environmental allergies at our Clinic. It is OHIP-covered and performed by appointments only. No needles will be used and it can be done for kids and adults. Please call...
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Diabetes Signs
There are many signs and symptoms that can indicate diabetes. Signs and symptoms can include the following: Unusual thirst Frequent urination Weight change (gain or loss) Extreme fatigue or lack of energy Blurred vision Frequent or recurring infections Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet Trouble...
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Whooping cough Vaccination in Pregnancy
NACI has just recently recommended Tdap ( Adacel or Boostrix) vaccine in every pregnancy between 27-32 weeks of gestation irrespective of previous immunization history due to rapid waning of pertussis maternal antibodies. It can be also administered as early as 13 weeks gestation up to time of delivery. It takes 4 weeks for the peak...
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Lyme Disease-Positive Ticks in Peel
Blacklegged ticks are the only ticks carrying Lyme disease bacteria so-called ‘Borrelia burgdorferi’ in Ontario. They are mostly active in early spring (April) and fall (October). Lyme is transmitted by both adult and immature ticks, nymphs. The characteristic rash of Lyme disease is called “erythema migrans” greater than 5cm with low-grade fever, fatigue, headache and...
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Opioid Cough Medicines under 18 Years Old
The FDA will require label changes that limit the use of prescription opioid cough and cold medicines containing codeine or hydrocodone to adults aged 18 years and older. In addition, the agency will require added safety information highlighting the risks of misuse, abuse, addiction, overdose, death, and slowed or difficult breathing to the “boxed warning”...
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JAMA: Diagnosis and First-Line Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis
Topical intra-nasal steroid therapy continues to be under-utilized for patients with chronic rhino-sinusitis. Notice: Most cases of acute sinusitis are treated with intra-nasal steroids only with no requirement for antibiotics.
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Flu Activity
Influenza activity continues to increase across Canada. The majority continues to be A(H3N2). In keeping with the early influenza activity this season, several indicators of influenza activity are above the expected levels for this time of year. The majority of hospitalizations and deaths have been among adults 65 years of age and older. Howden Medical...
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We are expecting guests for our reopening party now!
Please feel free to join us today anytime from 10-7.