Ottawa – Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has released preliminary guidance on the use of human vaccines against avian influenza in a non-pandemic context. Based on the evolving epidemiological situation in Canada and the United States, broad vaccine deployment is not recommended at this time but the guidance provides recommendations for the possible use of this vaccine by provincial …
Chief PHO of Canada says Measles is spreading
Ottawa – Canada is currently experiencing an increase in measles activity. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles. Measles vaccines are tested and effective at protecting you and others from serious illness. Parents and caregivers should make sure that children are up to date with their measles vaccines according to their local routine vaccination schedules. If an adult …
Community-based projects in Canada help increase vaccine uptake
Ottawa – Keeping up to date on recommended vaccinations helps reduce the risk of severe illness, keeps communities healthy and reduces the burden on our health care system. Community-driven initiatives across Canada provide credible vaccination information and help to expand access to vaccination in communities that face social and structural inequities. Mark Holland, Minister of Health announced an investment of …
Health Canada on World Tuberculosis Day 2024
Ottawa – World Tuberculosis (TB) Day- is a day to raise awareness about the health, social, and economic impacts of this preventable and curable infectious disease. This year’s theme “Yes! We can end TB” continues last year’s message of hope and encouragement and focuses on collaborating to turn commitments into tangible actions to end TB. This past September, Canada, along …
Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses, Cure
Ottawa – The co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses – Dr Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr Yves Léger, New Brunswick’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health – issued the following statement on the release of the latest monitoring data on opioid- and stimulant-related harms in Canada. …
Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on Respiratory Illness Season, Cure
Ottawa – Respiratory illness season is well underway in Canada. While respiratory infections can occur year-round, it is common to see a significant increase in the fall and winter months. For some areas where the health care system is currently at capacity, these elevated or increasing levels of respiratory illness are already posing significant challenges to hospitals. As a result, …
Vaccine confidence through community-led initiatives by Métis
Ottawa – The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recognizes that community-driven initiatives are fundamental to understanding the roots of vaccine hesitancy and fostering confidence in vaccination. As such, PHAC has partnered with community organizations to support increased access to credible and culturally appropriate information and education on vaccines, helping individuals make informed vaccination choices for themselves and their families. …