Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Ophthalmia neonatorum is a bacterial eye infection in newborn infants that is passed from a mother with a gonorrhea or chlamydia infection during birth. Symptoms include red eyes, pus in the eye and swollen eyelids. Though rare, severe infections can cause blindness. Prevention includes screening of pregnant women and antibiotic treatment of infected mothers and infants.
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PHO Rounds: Respiratory Season 2026–27, Part 2: Overview of Seasonal Respiratory Virus Immunizations in Ontario
The Rounds will review the immunization products available this fall in Ontario, summarize the evidence supporting their use, and highlight new recommendations and changes to the immunization landscape for the 2026–27 respiratory season.
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20 June 2021
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