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Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) continue to increase globally, including in Canada. Gonorrhea is the most commonly reported drug resistant STI and the second most common bacterial STI in Canada with over 19,000 cases reported in 2015.

Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a chronic viral infection that occurs frequently among sexually active individuals. The diagnosis can trigger significant psychological, social, relationship and sexual distress for those affected. Adjusting to having genital herpes is...

The Canada Communicable Disease Report is a bilingual, open-access, peer-reviewed journal on the prevention and control of emerging and persistent infectious diseases. 

Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a disease that mainly affects the lungs and airways. Tuberculosis is spread from human to human through the release of droplets from the lungs or airways of an infected person.

A person who experiences or witnesses one or more traumatic events may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD has specific psychological symptoms.

The Public Health Agency of Canada’s FoodNet Canada surveillance system is pleased to present the latest annual report which outlines the results of our surveillance activities conducted in 2017. The report highlights FoodNet Canada findings from its sentinel sites in British Columbia, Alberta...

Factors related to insufficient sleep and current recommendations

Measles, a serious and highly contagious childhood disease, was once common in Canada.

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice(the HPCDP Journal) is the monthly, online scientific journal of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch of the Public Health Agency of Canada.The journal publishes articles on disease...

The Canada Communicable Disease Report is a bilingual, open-access, peer-reviewed journal on the prevention and control of emerging and persistent infectious diseases.

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice(the HPCDP Journal) is the monthly, online scientific journal of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch of the Public Health Agency of Canada.The journal publishes articles on disease...

Project will educate young men about the root causes of teen dating violence.

The number of persons who are infected with HIV and not yet tested (i.e. are not even aware themselves that they have HIV) is impossible to know precisely. This number is estimated using statistical models and methods with data from a variety of sources.

The complex battle against antimicrobial resistance. Highlights of one important story that CIPARS is following.

The flu season usually lasts between November and April each year. Anyone can get the flu, which can sometimes lead to serious complications or even death.

Herpes zoster is an acute viral infection caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV). LZV, a live, attenuated vaccine for zoster has been available in Canada for many years. A new subunit recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) named Shingrix was approved in Canada in October 2017. This...

This video highlights key health inequalities in Canada.

"FluWatch is Canada's national surveillance system that monitors the spread of influenza and influenza-like illnesses on an ongoing basis. FluWatch reports, posted every Friday, contain information on flu activity in Canada. The FluWatch program consists of a network of labs, hospitals, doctor's...

Positive mental health is the capacity of people to feel, think, and act in ways that enhance the ability to enjoy life and deal with challenges.

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice(the HPCDP Journal) is the monthly, online scientific journal of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch of the Public Health Agency of Canada.The journal publishes articles on disease...