Nov, 2024 – The Public Health Agency of Canada has recently updated interim recommendations for infection prevention and control of avian influenza in healthcare settings. The notice outlines important considerations for infection prevention and control of avian influenza in healthcare settings, including updates to:
- Recommended personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Recommended patient placement
The full notice can be found at the following links in both English and French:
- https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/avian-influenza-h5n1/health-professionals/interim-recommendations-infection-prevention-control-avian-influenza-healthcare-settings.html (English)
- https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/maladies/grippe-aviaire-h5n1/professionnels-sante/avis-recommendations-prevention-controle-grippe-aviaire-etablissements-soins-sante.html (French)
Nov, 2024 – The Public Health Agency of Canada has recently updated interim guidance on infection prevention and control for patients with suspected, probable or confirmed mpox within healthcare settings. The update outlines important considerations for infection prevention and control of mpox in healthcare settings, including:
- Epidemiological data updated to reflect current global landscape
- Clinical progression and incubation period of mpox
- Recommended patient placement
The updated interim guidance can be found at the following links in both English and French:
- https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/mpox/health-professionals/interim-guidance-infection-prevention-control-healthcare-settings.html (English)
- https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/maladies/mpox/professionnels-sante/lignes-directrices-provisoires-prevention-controle-infections-etablissements-sante.html (French)
A number of new and updated resources that are now available on their website (Canada.ca) as well as federal partner websites for the public and health professionals.
Accessibility
Climate Change
- NEW! 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition
- NEW! CIHR Catalyst Grant: Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Report 2022
Disease Prevention
- NEW! Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR)
- NEW! Rapid risk assessments for public health professionals
- NEW! Interim guidance on management of infections with a multidrug-resistant strain of Salmonella Newport
Mental Health
- NEW! Suicide in Canada
Mis/dis-information
- NEW! Fault Lines – The Expert Panel on the Socioeconomic Impacts of Science and Health Misinformation
Travel