Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) encourages eligible residents to get vaccinated against mpox (formerly monkeypox) after confirming an increase in cases since the start of the year. To provide low-barrier, convenient, and equitable access to vaccination, TPH is hosting a series of clinics starting April 3. Walk-in and booked appointments are available. TPH encourages eligible residents to book appointments using …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is advising of additional risk of exposure at a new location in relation to the second travel-related measles case of 2024 previously identified in Scarborough. The public may have been further exposed to measles recently while attending a Mom and Babies program at St. James Town Public Library or at the Wellesley Community Centre …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) encourages eligible residents to get vaccinated against mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) after confirming 21 cases of the virus in Toronto since the start of the year, up notably compared to 27 confirmed cases reported in all of 2023. Mpox is a virus that spreads from person to person through contact with infected lesions, …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is investigating the second lab-confirmed measles case in Toronto this year. The case is an infant who recently returned from travel and is recovering at home. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread easily to others. Vaccination is usually given at 12 months and between four to six years of age. Anyone …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) recommends that anyone planning to travel over March Break should ensure they and their families are protected against measles before leaving. Due to a decline in measles vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, health authorities have reported a significant increase in measles outbreaks globally with recent cases of measles reported in Toronto, York Region, Peel …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is investigating a confirmed case of measles linked to travel. The case is an infant who is currently hospitalized. Residents should check to ensure they are protected against the measles virus by getting vaccinated before travelling. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection with symptoms including red rash, fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is opening new community vaccination clinics on Friday, January 19, to help school-aged children catch up on their routine vaccinations. Keeping up to date with vaccinations is essential in maintaining high immunization coverage and effectively preventing and controlling various diseases. The community clinics will offer vaccines under: The Province of Ontario’s Immunization of School …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) presented ongoing vaccination rate challenges among school-aged children to the Board of Health, a concern intensified by pandemic-related disruptions. The board adopted the recommendation that Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, seek $3.8 million from the Ministry of Health to address gaps identified in a recent Public Health Ontario report. The …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow proclaimed November 10 as Immunization Day in Toronto. Every year on November 10, World Immunization Day is dedicated to highlighting the effectiveness of vaccines and promoting their use to safeguard against vaccine-preventable diseases. This day underscores the pivotal role of immunization in protecting the health of individuals and communities. The Mayor’s Immunization Day proclamation is …
Toronto – All Torontonians can book their updated COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu vaccine. To promote vaccination this fall and winter season, Mayor Olivia Chow, Councillor Chris Moise (Toronto Centre), Chair of the Board of Health and Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health received their vaccines today at the Toronto Public Health (TPH) vaccination clinic at Metro Hall. …
