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| March, 2010 |
- WHO: Improving malaria diagnosis and treatment
9 March 2010 : WHO is releasing the first ever guidance on procuring safe and efficient anti-malarial medicines. The guidelines will help countries select and obtain effective, good quality medicines and save lives by improving the way... - CDC/ Update: Dengue, Tropical and Subtropical Regions
Updated: March 04, 2010
Dengue fever is the most common cause of fever in travelers returning from the Caribbean, Central America, and South Central Asia.This disease is caused by four similar viruses (DENV-1, -2, -3, and -4) and is ...
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| February, 2010 |
- Health Canada approves CERVARIX™, new GSK cervical
Health Canada has approved CERVARIX™ [Human papillomavirus vaccine (Types 16 and 18) Recombinant, AS04 adjuvanted]. CERVARIX™ is a vaccine intended to protect females against cervical cancer (cancer of the lower part of the uter... - Travelling for Spring Break? Be Prepared.
Travel.gc.ca
If you are planning to travel outside Canada for spring break, get the facts before you go. Consult the Travel Reports and Warnings and obtain the latest information on security and safety issues.
Carry your... - NACI/ Statement on the Recommended Use of Herpes Zoster Vaccine
This statement provides recommendations for use of Zostavax™ in Canadian adults.
As new information regarding Zostavax™ and/or the burden of illness becomes available, the recommendations will be reviewed. Issues includ...
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| January, 2010 |
- CDC/ Announcement/ Stay safe and healthy during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver
On February 12, the 21st Winter Olympic Games will commence in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Tens of thousands of athletes, trainers, staff, and spectators are expected to attend the Olympic Games and then the Paralympic Games, w... - PHAC/ Global Measles Activity
Measles remains common in many African and Asian countries.
In 2009, outbreaks have also been recorded in European and other industrialized countries including: Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, New Zealand, Switzerland, the ... - CDC/ Update on Japanese Encephalitis Vaccines/ Health Canada notice of decision for IXIARO®
CDC: Announcement: January 25th, 2010
There are currently two Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccines available in the United States: JE-VAX® (distributed by sanofi pasteur) and IXIARO® (distributed by Novartis Vaccines).
... - PHAC/ Infectious Diseases News Brief - January 22, 2010
Profile of serogroup Y meningococcal infections in Canada: Implications for vaccine selection.
Laboratory diagnosis of mumps in a partially immunized population: The Nova Scotia experience.
Epidemiology of Hepatitis B ... - CDC/ Guidance for Relief Workers and Others Traveling to Haiti for Earthquake Response
This notice is to advise relief workers and other personnel traveling to Haiti to assist with the humanitarian response following the January 12 earthquake near Port-au-Prince.
Conditions in the area remain hazardous, includ... - Three million affected by Haiti quake: Red Cross
CTV.ca News Staff
The Red Cross believes as many as three million Haitians have been affected by the devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince Tuesday, flattening buildings and leaving thousands homeless in its afte... - CDC/ Advice for Patients Traveling During Flu Season
Medscape Video Blog for Clinicians: CDC Commentary: Phyllis Kozarsky from the Travelers' Health Branch at CDC.
With 2009 H1N1 influenza in the news, your patients may be turning to you for advice on how to avoid getting the ... - WHO/ Medicines: counterfeit medicines
Counterfeit medicines are found everywhere in the world. They range from random mixtures of harmful toxic substances to inactive, ineffective preparations.
Some contain a declared, active ingredient and look so similar to the genuine pr... - PHAC/ Guidelines for the Practice of Travel Medicine
Guidelines for the Practice of Travel Medicine have been developed to provide some broad guidance to healthcare providers and the general public with the goal of improving the quality of travel medicine services to Canadians who seek these ...
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| December, 2009 |
- WHO/ World Malaria Report 2009
Launch of the report 15 december 2009
The World malaria report 2009 describes the global distribution of cases and deaths, how WHO recommended control strategies have been adopted and implemented in endemic countries, sources of funding... - CDC/ ACIP Provisional Recommendations for the Use of Yellow Fever Vaccine
Date of ACIP vote: October 22, 2009
Date of posting of provisional recommendations: December 9, 2009
On October 22, 2009, the ACIP voted on revised recommendations for the use of yellow fever (YF) vaccine in travelers.
... - PHAC/ Dengue Fever: Global Update
Outbreaks caused by four types of the dengue fever virus have increased in the past 25 years. About 40% of the world's population live in areas where there is a risk of dengue fever.
Dengue is expanding:
In 2009, den... - Travel.gc.ca/ Holiday Travel Tips
If you are planning to travel outside Canada this holiday season, get the facts before you go. Consult the Travel Reports and Warnings and obtain the latest information on security and safety issues
For more informations: http://ww...
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| November, 2009 |
- PHAC: Travelling South? - Malaria Risk for Travellers
As the holiday season approaches, people may be planning to travel to popular tourist destinations, or home to visit family and friends in areas where there may be a risk of malaria.
Malaria is a serious and occasionally fatal disease. It ... - Health Canada Approves a Canadian Unadjuvanted H1N1 Flu Vaccine
The Government of Canada today announced that Health Canada has approved an unadjuvanted H1N1 flu vaccine for protection against the H1N1 flu virus. The vaccine, Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Pandemic Monovalent Vaccine (Without Adjuvant), is man... - PHAC updates recommendations on H1N1 vaccine for children
The Public Health Agency of Canada today updated its recommendations on H1N1 flu vaccine dosing for children between 3 years and 9 years of age.
“For healthy children between 3 and 9 years old, this means that one shot may be enoug... - NACI: Statement on Seasonal Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (TIV) for 2009-2010
After consideration of the evidence currently available, NACI continues to recommend seasonal TIV for the 2009-2010 season. Immunization programs should focus on those persons at high risk of influenza-related complications, those capable o... - HAJJ: Saudi Arabia, Seasonal Flu (Influenza) and H1N1 Flu Virus recommandation.
All travellers are strongly recommended to get the seasonal flu vaccine and, if available, the H1N1 vaccine at least two weeks prior to their departure for the Hajj. The Hajj season takes place this year November 25 to 30, 2009.
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| October, 2009 |
- CDC:/ Rabies in Bali, Indonesia
As of October 2009, the Indonesia Ministry of Health has reported 15 deaths caused by rabies on Bali. Most human and animal rabies cases have been confirmed near popular tourist destinations on the southern tip of Bali. However,... - CCDR: An Advisory Committee Statement (ACS): Risk Assessment and Prevention of Tuberculosis Among Travellers
TB remains a leading infectious cause of death in adults in many low income countries and the leading cause of death among HIV-infected individuals worldwide. The global picture of TB is increasingly complicated by drug resistance and the H... - H1N1 Flu Virus/ Government of Canada Important Notice to Travellers
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada emphasizes that, during a pandemic, its ability to assist Canadians travelling and residing abroad may be limited by restrictions on local and international movement imposed for public health r... - FDA Approves New Indication for Gardasil to Prevent Genital Warts in Men and Boys
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved use of the vaccine Gardasil for the prevention of genital warts (condyloma acuminata) due to human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11 in boys and men, ages 9 through 26.
New release: ... - Health Canada Approves Pandemic H1N1 Flu Vaccine for Canadians
OTTAWA - Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq today announced that Health Canada has approved AREPANRIX, a vaccine against the pandemic H1N1 flu virus.
This means that the adjuvanted vaccine has been judged safe and effective for use in Cana... - CCDR/ Infectious Diseases News Brief, October 9th and 16th issues
October 9th : In this issue
New Way Deadly Food-borne Bacteria Spread Discovered By University Of Central Florida Professor
Malaria parasite's resistance to top drug grows: WHO
How HIV Spread In Central And East Africa: Genetic... - Indonesia/ Rabies outbreak spreads to the north coast of Bali
They now have a confirmed case of rabies in East Bali, at Kubu, which is on the coast, just north of the tourist diving resorts Tulamben and Amed. They also had positive cases north of Ubud in Petang, about half way from the original... - CDC/ ACIP Recommends Booster Dose of Meningococcal Vaccine
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has revised its recommendations for booster doses of meningococcal conjugated vaccine (MCV4, Menactra, sanofi pasteur) for persons ages 2 through 55 years and for travellers.
... - PHAC: New H1N1 Preparedness Guide
The Public Health Agency of Canada:The new H1N1 preparedness guide is available now.
For the downloadable version go to:
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/guide/index-eng.php
- Japan/ Powerful typhoon slams into Japan, 2 die
TOKYO, a powerful typhoon tore through Japan's main island Thursday, peeling roofs off houses, cutting electricity to hundreds of thousands and forcing flight cancellations before turning back toward the sea. Two men died, and do... - India/ severe flooding in Andhra Pradesh and northern Karnataka
The states of Andhra Pradesh and northern Karnataka are currently experiencing severe flooding. Several casualties have been reported, and transportation and telecommunication systems are impacted.
Authorities have asked those ... - WHO: No need to change vaccine policy based on Canadian flu data
International influenza vaccine experts are apparently not convinced that Canadian researchers have found a true link between getting a seasonal flu shot and catching swine flu.
The consensus that emerged from a World Health Organi...
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| September, 2009 |
- Saudi Arabia/ Hajj pilgrimage
In 2009, the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca will take place from November 26 to 30. Peak of the pilgrimage is during Eid. Pilgrims must bring proof of vaccination against the A and C strains of meningitis.
Source: Travel.gc.ca
&n... - Vietnam/ tropical storm Ketsana
Tropical storm Ketsana is forecast to reach typhoon strength before making landfall in Central Vietnam on September 29. The storm could cause flooding and landslides and reduce the provision of essential services.
From: Trave... - Quebec to delay seasonal flu vaccination
25/09/2009 Quebec's director of public health said the province will delay its annual seasonal flu vaccination campaign in order to focus its efforts on combating swine flu.
For more information:
http://news.sympatico.cbc.ca/Local/QC/C... - Shingles/ Zostavax™ , available to the Canadian market
As of today, September 22nd, ZOSTAVAX™ ( Merck Frosst ) is available to the Canadian market.
With ZOSTAVAX™, patients aged 60+ will be able to get protected against the excruciating pain and debilitating consequences as... - Turkey/ new information on floods and landslides
September 15, 2009, Travel. gc.ca: Turkey
Heavy rain is forecast across the country for the coming days, possibly causing further flash floods and landslides. Travellers should monitor weather conditions and ensure that proposed r... - PHAC: Infectious Diseases News Brief September 11, 2009
In this issue:
HIV/AIDS among Florida's Men Reaches Critical Levels
Health officials consider HPV vaccination for males
Cholera, flu outbreaks in Papua New Guinea
FluWatch
West Nile Virus National Surveillance Report
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| August, 2009 |
- WHO/ Plague in China
11 August 2009 - On 1 August, the Ministry of Health (MoH), China reported a cluster outbreak of pulmonary plague cases in the remote town of Ziketan, Qinghai province.
China has established a national surveillance network for plague, ... - 1 million evacuated as typhoon hits China after causing worst flooding in Taiwan in 50 years
source: The Canadian Press
BEIJING - A typhoon pummeled China's eastern coast Sunday, toppling houses, flooding villages and forcing nearly a million people to flee to safety. Officials rode bicycles to distribute food to resident... - PHAC: Infectious Diseases News Brief/ August
In this issue:
Pneumonic Plague Kills Third Human In Chinese Town;
Drug-resistant Malaria Has Emerged In Cambodia
New strain of HIV discovered
FluWatch
July 26, 2009 to August... - CDC/ Outbreak Notice/ Chikungunya Fever in Asia
Updated: July 29, 2009
Since January 2009, a growing number of cases of chikungunya fever has been reported in parts of Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and India.
See CDC outbreak notice : http://wwwn.cdc....
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| July, 2009 |
- PHAC: Polio in Nigeria/ Travel Health Notice
The World Health Organization has reported a large outbreak of polio in the northern states of Nigeria that has also spread to Niger. As of July 17 2009, there have been 258 cases compared to 32 cases for the same period in 2008... - CDC: 2009 Measles Update
Measles remains a common disease in many parts of the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 20 million people worldwide are affected by measles each year. It is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths am... - PHAC: Canadian Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Malaria Among International Travellers - 2009
Public Health Agency of Canada: Supplement
CCDR: Canadian Communicable Disease Report : volume 35S1 July 2009
Canadian Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Malaria Among International Travellers - 2009
&nbs... - CCDR: Infectious Diseases News Brief
July 10, 2009 : In this issue:
Communicable Disease Epidemics In Developing World Not Being Adequately Addressed
An ongoing measles outbreak in Bulgaria, 2009
CCDC launches tracking network for environmental conditions, public health
... - Norovirus, cruise ship - UK: (Scotland)
Source: BBC News and Promed: About 380 passengers and crew on the Marco Polo, which is docked in Easter Ross, have shown symptoms of norovirus and are being treated on board.
Five others have been treated in hospital while a sixth person ... - Argentina: H1N1 Virus - Health Emergency Alert.
Argentina’s Ministry of Health is reporting a significant increase in the number of confirmed H1N1 Virus cases and deaths. Most of the cases are located in the city and Province of Buenos Aires.
travel.gc.ca: http:/...
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| June, 2009 |
- Mexico: Tropical Storm Andres
Travel.gc.ca: The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami has issued advisories for Tropical Storm Andres, which is forecast to turn into a hurricane.
For more information: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.... - CCDR/ Infectious Diseases News Brief
Lyme Disease Is Spreading In Canada
WHO recommends rotavirus vaccination for all children
Polio Cases Detected In Argentina, India, Nigeria, Uganda
CCDR News : http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ccdrw-rmtch/2009/2309-eng.php
... - CCDR: Statement on Meningococcal Vaccination for Travellers
An Advisory Committee Statement (ACS)
Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel (CATMAT)
Public Health Agency of Canada
Statement: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/ccdr-rmtc/09vol35/acs-dcc-4/index-eng.php
&... - WHO/ World now at the start of 2009 influenza pandemic
Dr Margaret Chan
Director-General of the World Health Organization
On the basis of available evidence, and these expert assessments of the evidence, the scientific criteria for an influenza pandemic have been met.
I have therefore dec... - WHO expected to declare H1N1 flu pandemic today
2009/06/11: The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting this morning and will likely declare the world's first flu pandemic in 41 years, as H1N1 infections climbed around the world, including in Canada.
It is expe... - Infectious Diseases News Brief - June 5, 2009 / HPV vaccine
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine Effective in Women Aged 24-45 Not Previously Exposed .
An article published Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet reports that women aged between 24 and 45 can be protected by the human... - CDC/ Outbreak Notice/ Yellow Fever in Brazil
Since the beginning of 2009, there has been an expansion in areas of yellow fever virus transmission in Brazil. Two states, Rio Grande do Sul and São Paolo, have recently designated expanded areas of risk following confirmation of new ... - travel.gc.ca / Bon Voyage, But / 2009-2010
The 2009-2010 edition of Bon Voyage, But..., published by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, is now available.
see: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/issues_enjeux/article-eng.asp?id=1089
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| May, 2009 |
- PHAC/ Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in China
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is monitoring an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease, caused by enterovirus 71, occurring in China and surrounding areas including Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
See notice : h... - CDC/Update: Dengue, Tropical and Subtropical Regions
In 2009, several areas of Central and South America have seen rising cases of dengue fever:
Since the beginning of 2009, cases of dengue have been increasing in the Pacific region:
See outbreak notice : http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/conten... - Thailand: Alert over Chikungunya Disease
The Public Health Ministry has issued an alert about the return of Chikungunya disease, which has spread to 23 provinces and affected more than 20,000 people since January.
The southern provinces are hardest hit with almost 8,00... - PHAC/ Travel health notice, Mexico
Given that the latest information from Mexico indicates the risk of contracting the virus has decreased and that nearly all of the cases reported in Canada and the United States have been mild, as of May 18, 2009, the Public Health Agency o... - WHO/ Egypt/ Avian influenza update
15 May 2009 -The Ministry of Health of Egypt has reported a new confirmed human case of avian influenza.Of the 69 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 26 have been fatal.
Source: WHO: http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_05_15a/en/index.html
- CDC/ Travel Health Warning for Novel H1N1 Flu in Mexico Removed
CDC’s Travel Health Warning recommending against non-essential travel to Mexico, in effect since April 27, 2009, has now been downgraded to a Travel Health Precaution for Mexico.
For more details: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/c... - CCDR/ Infectious Diseases News Brief
Vaccination against Cholera Is Cost Effective In Many Locations,
Transmission of MRSA And Clostridium Difficile Through Dogs ,
HIV Cases among Young People In Iowa Increasing
FluWatch... - Four Chikungunya cases reported in Phuket
PHUKET CITY: Chikungunya, the viral disease that is sweeping the Deep South, has now surfaced in Phuket, according to the Phuket Provincial Health Office.
From Promed
For more informations: http://www.phuketgazette.net/archives/articl... - CDC/ Possible International Travel Delays
Due to the outbreak of novel H1N1 flu occurring in the United States and many other countries, airport staff in some countries may check the health of arriving passengers.
See announcement : http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/news... - Dengue fever ravishes southern Vietnam
More than 13,000 people in southern Vietnam have contracted dengue fever already this year, and 11 of them had died as of May 3, the director of the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City said Friday.
For more informations: http://... - Nigeria meningitis death toll rises above 2,000
A meningitis outbreak in Nigeria is more serious than initially feared with the death toll rising more than sixfold over the past two months, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday:
For more informations: http://in.reuters.com/artic... - Cases of H1N1 Flu Virus (Human Swine Flu) in Canada
As of May 9 2009, a total of 280 laboratory-confirmed cases of H1N1 Flu Virus (Human Swine Flu) have been reported in 9 provinces and territories in Canada:
See notice PHAC: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/swine-porcine/sur...
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