Public Health Agency of Canada

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    COVID-19: Organized summer activities for children and youth

    This is the guidance document for organized summer activities for children and youth. When operating summer activities during the pandemic, extra care and precautions should be considered to help protect children, youth, staff and communities from COVID-19. When case numbers are down and more...
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    COVID-19: Vaccine safety and side effects

    On this page you can find vaccine safety, Common side effects, COVID-19 vaccine ingredients, Allergic reactions, rare reactions that have been reported, Ongoing monitoring of side effects and reactions of COVID-19.
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    Tips and best practices for organizing virtual meetings: Engagement sessions on COVID-19 vaccines and public health measures

    When choosing a presenter for your session, consider the specific attributes of your audience and what expertise is available in your community or organization. Identify a mechanism for tracking registrations and participants’ emails. If your event participants speak another language, you might...
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    Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Guidance documents

    We have developed a guidance for managing COVID-19. This guidance is for: health professionals who manage clinical care, and infection prevention and control within health care facilities, health professionals who develop public health advice, policies and programs, and a broad range of sectors,...
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    COVID-19: Summary data about travellers, testing and compliance

    Canada has taken unprecedented action to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our country, based on the public health measures introduced by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and PHAC have put in place enhanced health and safety measures to help...
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    Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests millions into mental health and distress centres

    This is the backgrounder for the mental health and distress centres. Supporting the mental health and well-being of Canadians, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is a priority for the Government of Canada. A $50 million investment to increase the capacity of distress centres across the...
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    Vaccines for COVID-19

    Free vaccines will be available to everyone in Canada over the course of 2021. How to get vaccinated near you.
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    SARS-CoV-2 variants: National definitions, classifications and public health actions

    The Public Health Agency of Canada, in collaboration with provincial and territorial public health authorities, established the Canadian SARS-CoV-2 Variant Surveillance Group (CSVSG) to monitor and assess the impact of variants of SARS-CoV-2 on viral transmissibility, disease severity, and...
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    Vaccines for COVID-19: How to get vaccinated or register

    On this page you can get information on : How to get vaccinated or register, Getting an appointment, Who is eligible, When to consult with your doctor, Benefits of vaccination, Continue to follow public health measures, Recommended high-priority groups.
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    COVID-19: Life after vaccination

    On this page you will find: Canada’s winning strategy, What’s happening in your community, What being vaccinated means for you, Other factors that change your risk level, Engaging with others, When the pandemic is over, COVID-19: Life after vaccination
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    For immunization providers: Interim national vaccine storage, handling and transportation guidelines for ultra-low temperature and frozen temperatu...

    The objective of the Interim National Vaccine Storage, Handling and Transportation Guidelines for Ultra-Low Temperature and Frozen Temperature COVID-19 Vaccines – 2021 is to supplement and update the guidance for storage, handling and transportation of ultra-low temperature and frozen temperature...
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    Expert Advisory Group Report 1: Charting a Path toward Ambition

    This first report from the Expert Advisory Group articulates key findings from those deliberations including: establishing an ambition for Canada's health data ecosystem, understanding the root causes that have prevented progress, highlighting opportunities from a revitalised approach, and...
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    Aging and chronic diseases: A profile of Canadian seniors

    Aging and Chronic Diseases: A Profile of Canadian Seniors. This report was developed before the current pandemic and focuses on the health and chronic disease patterns of Canadian seniors. It provides the data and scientific context we need to make evidence-based decisions to address chronic...
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    COVID-19 information and resources: reducing your risk for infection and spreading the virus

    Canadians can access comprehensive information and resources on COVID-19 on the Government of Canada coronavirus disease website Canada.ca/coronavirus, including updates on the current situation, self-assessment and mental and physical health resources. The website also provides guidance on...
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    Download COVID Alert today

    COVID Alert is Canada's free exposure notification application. COVID Alert helps us break the cycle of infection. The application can let people know of possible exposures before any symptoms appear.
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