The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Federal Minister of Health, joined by Dr. Taylor, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, will launch National Immunization Awareness Week and speak to the importance of vaccination.
In Canada, during week 14, 8 new cases of measles were reported, by British Columbia (n=6) and Quebec (n=2). One imported case of rubella was reported by Ontario.
Avian influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that can spread easily and quickly among birds. Travellers are reminded that countries around the world, in particular, countries in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa continue to report cases of avian influenza (H5N1).
Dr. Gregory Taylor, Canadas Chief Public Health Officer, returned to Canada today after spending a week in West Africa. The visit was an opportunity to observe the evolving situation and needs on the ground as global efforts continue to reach zero Ebola cases.
To mark National Immunization Awareness Week coming up April 25 to May 2, 2015, this supplement explores immunization across the lifespan. Read the case for giving increased attention to adult vaccines, and learn about two key strategies to address vaccine hesitancy.
This week marks the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, and I applaud efforts which help to raise awareness about this important issue.
In week 14, influenza B continued to be the predominant influenza virus circulating in all provinces and territories. The number of influenza A and B detections remained similar to the previous week. Other circulating respiratory viruses continue to decrease with the end of the 2014-15 flu season approaching.
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The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System collects data from select laboratories across Canada on the number of tests performed and the number of tests positive for influenza and other respiratory viruses. Data are reported on a weekly basis year-round to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. These … Continue reading
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7, commonly called E.coli, with a possible link to leafy greens. A specific product has not been identified yet, and the investigation is ongoing.
In Canada, 3 new cases of measles were reported by British Columbia during week 13.
Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, and Member of Parliament for Regina-Lumsden- Lake Centre, Tom Lukiwski, were pleased to host a roundtable on healthy aging.
Dr. Gregory Taylor, Canadas Chief Public Health Officer, will travel to West Africa next week to visit operations on the front-lines of the Ebola response and meet with international partners in the response to the Ebola outbreak. Dr. Taylor will be in Sierra Leone and Guinea from April 13 to 19.