Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is investigating a lab-confirmed travel-related case of measles in an adult. Residents are reminded that the measles virus is circulating in many countries and that they should check to ensure they are protected against measles by getting vaccinated before travelling. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily to those who are susceptible. …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is marking STI Awareness Week from this Sunday, April 9 to Saturday, April 15. This annual campaign raises awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and promotes resources to improve sexual health. This year, TPH is encouraging residents, particularly young adults who are sexually active, to get tested for STIs and to contact the Sexual …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) released data related to the deaths of people experiencing homelessness in 2022. Overall, homelessness continues to negatively impact health outcomes of individuals, resulting in 187 reported deaths in 2022. This total is lower than the 223 deaths reported in 2021 but remains higher than the 128 deaths reported before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019. …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health has said it’s ok not to be ok. A city’s social media portal says: “The last 3 years have been hard for a lot of us. Many people may feel sad, stressed, scared or angry. These are normal & common responses. You are not alone. These are normal and common responses to unexpected or stressful …
