CPS: Your clinical companion
during respiratory virus season
As respiratory viruses circulate across Canada, health professionals play a vital role in helping patients prevent infection, manage symptoms and stay up to date on vaccinations. To support optimal patient care this season, CPS Full Access includes chapters that cover key respiratory conditions and immunizations.
How we can help
Influenza (2026 update coming soon)
The influenza chapter provides the latest evidence and practical guidance to support health professionals this flu season, including:
- Information on influenza complications and early detection, including wastewater surveillance.
- An overview of influenza prevention and treatment.
- Detailed drug tables summarizing available vaccines and treatment options.
- Recommendations on preferred vaccines for older adults and guidance on coadministration of multiple vaccines.
- Discussion of the role of universal vaccination in antimicrobial stewardship.
Acute rhinosinusitis (sinusitis)
The acute rhinosinusitis chapter provides current evidence and practice guidance.
- A discussion on differentiating viral and bacterial sinusitis, with counselling tips for conversations about antibiotic use.
- Drug tables summarizing supportive and symptomatic care options, as well as a table summarizing empiric treatment for children and adults.
- Alignment with Choosing Wisely Canada’s Ten Tests and Treatments to Question in Pediatric Otolaryngology.
Viral rhinitis (common cold)
The viral rhinitis chapter includes discussion regarding:
- An overview of viral rhinitis pathophysiology, prevention and treatment.
- A drug table summarizing symptomatic treatment options.
- A link to the downloadable FAQ patient infographic: Common cold and influenza: What you need to know.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
The RSV chapter remains an essential resource as RSV continues to circulate across Canada. The chapter provides comprehensive information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment, including:
- An overview of RSV-related illness and its pathophysiology.
- An overview of RSV prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
- Detailed drug tables summarizing available vaccines and prophylactic agents.
- Information on Canadian usage and current guidelines.
Routine childhood vaccinations
The routine childhood vaccinations chapter addresses several critical aspects of vaccination, including:
- Information on essential vaccines like tetanus, diphtheria pertussis, pneumococcal disease, poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella.
- Guidance on vaccine hesitancy and safety questions (e.g., schedule interruptions).
- Strategies for reducing pain during vaccinations.
- Information on product interchangeability and multiple-injection administration.
- A downloadable FAQ infographic designed to help address common caregiver questions.
COVID-19
The COVID-19 chapter discusses the current understanding of the condition and evolving treatment standards. It also includes:
- Streamlined, guideline-driven recommendations appropriate for a community care setting.
- An overview of COVID-19 prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Stay prepared, stay informed
CPS continues to evolve to meet the needs of health professionals across Canada—helping you make evidence-based decisions and provide the best possible care through every cold, flu and virus season.
