Toronto – Developed by Toronto Public Health (TPH), Toronto’s 2023 Population Health Profile: Insight on the Health of Our City identifies environmental health including air pollution as an essential health indicator. Climate change poses significant health risks through environmental change, increasing extreme heat days, prolonged heat waves and more frequent wildfires. Now a global concern, wildfires affect air quality and …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is reporting an increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases. To date this year, 13 cases have been reported, which is higher than total cases seen in any year since 2002. Of those, two have been fatal. IMD is a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection that can progress suddenly. Several countries, including the United States, …
Ottawa – The overdose crisis is one of the most serious and unprecedented public health threats in Canada’s recent history. It is driven by the illegal drug supply, which is unpredictable, rapidly changing and growing increasingly toxic. To address this crisis, we need a full continuum of supports across prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and enforcement, while ensuring a careful balance …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow announced a free mobile dental care program for the more than 2,600 residents of the 10 long-term care homes operated by the City of Toronto. Set to kick off later this month, this innovative program prioritizes the well-being and oral health of some of Toronto’s most vulnerable residents. Staffed by experienced Toronto Public Health (TPH) …
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 …
