Public Health Agency of Canada

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    COVID-19 for heath professionals: Post COVID-19 condition

    The World Health Organization (WHO) refers to symptoms lasting for weeks or months after a COVID-19 infection as post COVID-19 condition. Some studies have reported later symptoms in patients with a severe COVID-19 infection. For example, those who were hospitalized or needed intensive care...
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    COVID-19: Recommendations for those vaccinated with vaccines not authorized by Health Canada for those staying in Canada to live, work or study

    The Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) COVID-19 immunization recommendations for individuals previously vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines not authorized by Health Canada is intended to support local, territorial, and provincial, decision-making by public health departments and health care...
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    COVID-19 medical masks and respirators

    Information on the different types and uses of masks and respirators approved for use in Canada, and their importance during the COVID-19 pandemic to help slow the spread of coronavirus and protect health care providers.
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    COVID-19: How to quarantine or isolate at home

    How to quarantine or isolate at home. Quarantine or isolation can reduce the spread of COVID-19, including its variants, in your household and community. That's why it's important to follow the advice of your local public health authority about when and how to quarantine or isolate.
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    The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study in Canada

    The HBSC is a World Health Organization, on-going, cross-national research study of youth aged 11 to 15 years old that collects data every 4 years. The study aims to gain insight into young people's: well-being; health behaviours; and social contexts.
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    Resources for preventing substance use and related harms among youth

    On this page, you will find resources that members of school communities can use to prevent or delay substance use among youth and reduce the harms associated with youth substance use.
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    Suicide Prevention Framework

    The Framework contributes to the implementation of the Mental Health Strategy for Canada: Changing Directions, Changing Lives, which is focused on improving the mental health and well-being of all Canadians. It also aligns with the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework (the Continuum)...
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    The Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund

    As part of the new initiative on Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is partnering with community-based organizations, researchers and others in Black communities to generate new evidence on culturally focused programs and...
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    Dementia Strategic Fund: Awareness raising initiatives

    Budget 2019 announced $50 million over 5 years to support the implementation of key elements of Canada’s first national dementia strategy. Most of Budget 2019 funding ($40M) will be administered through the Dementia Strategic Fund (DSF), which will support a variety of activities, including the...
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    Dementia and ischemic heart disease comorbidity among Canadians aged 65 years and older

    The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) uses the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS) to conduct national surveillance of 20 chronic conditions, including diagnosed dementia ("all types of dementia" when not specifically mentioned) and diagnosed ischemic heart disease (IHD)....
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    Lyme disease surveillance report: Preliminary annual report 2018

    Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites that spread between animals and humans. Lyme disease is a multisystemic infection which can lead to health issues such as erythema migrans rash, cardiac, neurologic or arthritic manifestations. It is caused by the...
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    Infectious Disease and Climate Change Fund

    The Infectious Disease and Climate Change Fund (IDCCF) addresses the impact of climate change on human health in Canada by: increasing capacity, enabling Canadians and communities and improving adaptability and resiliency.
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    Moving Forward on a Pan-Canadian Health Data Strategy

    COVID-19 has highlighted issues that make it a challenge to collect, share, and use health data for the benefit of Canadians. 'Health data' includes public health, health system and population health data. Reliable, timely and relevant public health data are crucial to help public health...
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    2020-2021 Future-Oriented Statement of Operations (Unaudited) - Public Health Agency of Canada

    The Future-Oriented Statement of Operations has been prepared on the basis of government priorities and the Public Health Agency of Canada’s (the Agency) plans as described in the Departmental Plan. The information in the forecast results for fiscal year 2019-20 is based on actual results as at...
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    Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy 2020 to 2023

    The 2019 to 2022 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) presents the Government of Canada’s sustainable development goals and targets, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act. In keeping with the purpose of this Act to provide the legal framework for developing and...
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    National Enteric Surveillance Program (NESP)

    The national incidence of foodborne pathogens is actively collected and reported by the National Enteric Surveillance Program (NESP). The NESP has been in operation since April 1997 and is designed to provide timely analysis and reporting of laboratory confirmed enteric disease cases in Canada.
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    Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS)

    The Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) monitors trends in antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in selected bacterial organisms from human, animal and food sources across Canada. The program is based on several representative and...
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    Joint Statement on Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM): An update to the Joint Statement on Shaken Baby Syndrome

    The Joint Statement on Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), originally published in 2001, was a national collaboration to recognize and provide guidance on this important public health issue. The Joint Statement on SBS required revisions to reflect developments in knowledge, understanding and practice...
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