The majority of influenza activity continues to occur in the Central and Atlantic province however, less activity was reported this week from these regions.
Weekly reports presenting tables and graphs illustrating numbers of tests performed and numbers positive for influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza, and adenovirus reported, by selected laboratories, to the Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System.
In Canada, 8 new cases of measles were reported by Quebec during week 12.
The Public Health Agency of Canada is again reminding Canadians of the importance of ensuring their immunizations are up to date, following the confirmation of additional cases of measles in the Vancouver region.
Human infection with the H5N1 virus remains a rare event. Direct contact with infected poultry, or surfaces and objects contaminated by their faeces, is presently considered the main route of human infection. Exposure is considered most likely during slaughter, defeathering, butchering, and preparation of poultry for cooking.
Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, along with Members of Parliament for Calgary East, Devinder Shory and for Calgary Centre, Joan Crockatt, led a roundtable on healthy living for families.
In this issue, the CCDR Editorial Office begins a series of articles on scientific writing.
The majority of influenza activity continues to occur in the Central and Atlantic provinces.
Oral Health Month provides an opportunity for Canadians of all ages to think about ways to keep their smiles healthy and bright. Good oral health is a team effort between you and your oral health care providers. It starts with a personal commitment to brush and floss your teeth daily and to see your dentist … Continue reading
In Canada, 15 new cases of measles were reported during week 11, by Quebec (n=13), and British Columbia (n=2).
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, and Canadas Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Gregory Taylor, today welcomed the news of promising trial outcomes of Canadas VSV-EBOV Ebola vaccine. The results of several studies and trials bring the world closer to ending this global outbreak through the provision of a commercially available vaccine.
Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada, Week 12 ending March 28, 2015
Every April, the Canadian Cancer Society holds their national fundraising campaign, Daffodil Month. During this month, volunteers from across the country get involved in a variety of activities to raise funds for life-saving research, support services and other important work for the fight against cancer.