Public Health Agency of Canada

Drugs included on this list are called "designated drugs" and are eligible for the exceptional importation and sale provisions provided for in Interim Order No. 2. Health Canada maintains and updates the list as required. It’s the same list that was incorporated by reference in the previous IO...

The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are mRNA vaccines that were initially authorized by Health Canada for use in individuals 16 and 18 years of age and older, respectively, in December 2020. On May 5, 2021, Health Canada expanded the Interim Order authorization for the...

When people still show symptoms of COVID-19 for weeks or months after their initial recovery, it’s called post COVID-19 condition. It’s also known as long COVID. Post COVID-19 condition may occur in some people after infection.

If you missed certain vaccines before or during pregnancy, you should get them after your baby is born. This will lower the chance that you'll get a vaccine-preventable disease and spread it to your baby. This is especially important while your baby is too young to receive certain vaccines.

Vaccinations during pregnancy protect both you and your developing baby from serious infections. They also help protect infants after birth, when they're too young to be vaccinated. If you're pregnant, you should be vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis) and flu. Talk to your health care...

The government of Canada is providing access to COVID-19 Rapid Tests. To find out how your workplace can order free rapid tests visit Canada.ca/covid-workplace-testing.

Infographic to Reduce the spread of COVID-19.Wash your hands.

How to care at home for someone who has or may have been exposed to COVID-19.

The Government of Canada has put in place emergency measures under the Quarantine Act to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19 and variants in Canada. Unvaccinated asymptomatic travellers 12 years of age and over are not required to quarantine upon entering Canada if they meet the...

The Government of Canada has put in place emergency measures under the Quarantine Act to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19 and variants in Canada. Fully vaccinated travellers without signs and symptoms of COVID-19 are not required to quarantine upon entering Canada if they comply with...

Provinces and territories decide how, who and when to vaccinate populations living in their region. They consider advice from a number of expert sources as well as their unique situations to vaccinate the people in their region.

You probably use many household chemical products in and around your home and garage. These products may include cleaning liquids and powders, polishes, drain cleaners, paint and paint thinners, liquid laundry detergent packets and windshield washer fluids. These types of products can be...

Instructions of how to stop illegal marketing of drugs and devices.

Schools are an important environment for youth. They are a setting for learning, personal and community development, socialization and the promotion of health and well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the significance of school communities in the lives of young people and their...

Learn about the different types of surveillance for West Nile virus and the reported number of cases in humans.

This is a link to multiple publications of diseases and conditions in Canada.

Recent years have seen unprecedented political and public attention on substance use among youth. In Canada, the legalization of non-medical cannabis use, rising numbers of opioid-related deaths and increases in the use of vaping products among youth are some of the factors that have led to the...

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect our families, communities and ourselves against COVID-19. Evidence indicates that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19, including against Alpha and Delta variants of concern....

Don't want to drink? Want to reduce possible risks? This is the Drinking is up to you (poster).

Drinking tonight? (poster). Tips for a good night.