The Saskatchewan Government is launching a new service to test and treat strep throat and ear infections in pharmacies in the ...

Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...

A mother's viral TikTok educates parents on the dangers of invasive Strep A after her 3-year-old daughter's sudden death ...

Families across Saskatchewan now have more convenient options for strep throat testing and ear infection assessments, thanks ...

Eleven pharmacies have been selected to conduct testing for strep throat and assessment for ear infections, while another 37 sites have been chosen to offer ear infection assessments only. A list of ...

Eleven Saskatchewan pharmacies have been selected to offer step throat and ear infection assessments through a pilot project ...

This program flows from pharmacists’ scope expansion and training announced in September 2024 and is guided by the province’s ...

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson MD, MPH If you have a sore throat, a saltwater gargle may be one of the most effective ...

Winters worsen sore throats by exposing you to dry air and increased allergens. Cold weather irritates your throat, while viral and bacterial infections spread more easily due to indoor crowding and ...

Sore throat or inflammation is a common issue during the cold season. It can be quite painful and makes eating and drinking difficult and for some people even speaking becomes uncomfortable. However ...

The treatment, once considered unfeasible, became possible when a donor was found in February 2024 and means she is now cancer-free. Bianca said: ‘To go from being told I’d only have a short ...

Crumbaker's 6-year-old son, Jackson, is hospitalized at Boston Children's Hospital with RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. He's immunocompromised due to gastrointestinal issues. He's also on the ...