TORONTO -- In the wake of the SARS outbreak, pharmacists throughout greater Toronto report that they are, as usual, used as a first-line source for advice on health matters.
In this case they have been directing patients with plausible symptoms to the dedicated clinics. So far most of them have nor been wearing masks, as their contact with patients is at some distance and is of short duration. Pharmacists, like all other residents, are adhering to advice to wash their hands frequently and thoroughly after hand to hand contacts.
Soon after the emergency started there was a run in all of the area's pharmacies, medical supply and home health care stores for the …
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