Minister’s Message. March 8th is International Womens Day. Honourable Rona Ambrose Minister of Health.
In week 08, all influenza indicators except the influenza-like illness consultation rate remained similar to, or declined from the previous week. Evidence from the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) indicates that this year’s vaccine will continue to provide protection against the circulating A(H1N1) and B strains.
Today, our Government is taking a historic step and announcing a package of financial assistance that will help cover the urgent and ongoing healthcare needs of Thalidomide survivors.
Cette année est synonyme d’un élargissement du champ de compétences avec une nouvelle mission pour l’Anses : la délivrance des autorisations de mise sur le marché des produits phytopharmaceutiques, matières fertilisantes et supports de culture à compter de juillet 2015. Parmi les nouveaux défis à relever : la mise en place d’un dispositif spécifique de … Continue reading
In this issue, read about how researchers worked in Nunavut to establish baseline rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections prior to starting the HPV vaccine program and how a number of northern countries collaborated to establish international circumpolar surveillance to monitor invasive bacterial diseases.
Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada, Week 8 ending February 28, 2015
In Canada, 18 new cases of measles were reported during week 07, by Ontario (n=6) and by Quebec (n=12).
Canada deploys multi-disciplinary team to tackle Ebola in Guinea and Ebola Rapid Response Team participates in Nova Scotia exercise
The most recent issue of CDC Vital Signs highlights a few of the safety risks faced by truck drivers. Truck drivers also face health risks that can affect their livelihood. Limited illness and injury data for long-haul truck drivers prompted the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to conduct the National Survey of … Continue reading
In week 07, all influenza indicators remained similar to, or declined, from the previous week.
Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada, Week 7 ending February 21, 2015
WorkSafeBC has fully implemented 23 recommendations of the WorkSafeBC Review and Action Plan, which was prepared by WorkSafeBC special adviser Gordon Macatee in July 2014. In addition, eight more recommendations are in progress and are on track to be completed as scheduled. Source: http://www.worksafebc.com/news_room/news_releases/2015/new_15_02_25.asp
In Canada, 8 new cases of measles were reported during week 06, by Ontario (n=5) and by Quebec (n=3).