Public Health Agency of Canada

The Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP) is an injury and poisoning surveillance system that collects and analyzes data on injuries to people who are seen at the emergency rooms of 11 pediatric hospitals (and one children's outpatient clinic within a general...

The Cancer in Young People in Canada (CYP-C) Data Tool provides pan-Canadian surveillance data on children and youth with cancer to inform research and planning for cancer control efforts. The CYP-C surveillance system operates through a collaboration between the Public Health Agency of Canada,...

This data blog presents statistics on suicide mortality, suicidal ideation, and self-inflicted injury hospitalizations in Canada. The economic burden of suicide and self-harm is highlighted, as are age and sex differences.

This data blog presents statistics on suicide mortality, plans, thoughts, and attempts, and self-inflicted injury hospitalizations in Canada. Socio-demographic differences are highlighted.

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...

Interactive data map of COVID-19 cases around the world. Shows number of total cases and deaths by country over time, starting from December 31, 2019 to present time.

In 2019, there were 11,441 hepatitis C cases reported for a rate of 30.4 per 100,000 people. From 2015 to 2018, the total reported cases of hepatitis C increased. From 2018 to 2019, the total reported cases decreased by 10%.

In 2019, there were 4,912 hepatitis B cases reported for a rate of 13.1 per 100,000 people. From 2018 to 2019, the rate of acute hepatitis B decreased by 10%. From 2018 to 2019, the rate of chronic hepatitis B decreased by 8%. From 2016 to 2019, the total reported rates of chronic hepatitis B...

In the past five years (2016 to 2020) rates of infectious syphilis among females increased by 740%, while male cases increased by 70% during the same period. Overall, infectious syphilis rates have increased by 124% nationally, from 2016 to 2020. Rates of infectious syphilis have increased in...

Celebrating 25 years of CPNP’s success in supporting the health and well-being of pregnant people, new parents and their babies in Canada. The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) is a national community-based program launched in 1995, funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

This report was prepared by the Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control, Infectious Diseases Programs Branch, Public Health Agency of Canada. This report is on Hepatitis B and C in Canada.

The purpose of this resource is to facilitate safer, more compassionate and non-stigmatizing language related to substance use within the health system. The primary intended audience is Canadian health professionals and health professional organizations. There are several complementary...

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, spreads from an infected person to others through respiratory droplets and aerosols when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes, sings, shouts, or talks. The droplets vary in size, from large droplets that fall to the ground rapidly (within...

Vaccines are essential to help end the pandemic. It's important for everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when it's their turn. Vaccines help lower your child's risk of infection. They work with the body's natural defenses to develop protection against a disease. Being vaccinated will...

In Canada, 75% of the eligible population have received their 1st dose, 50% of the eligible population are fully vaccinated and infection and hospitalization rates are low. Easing border measures for fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents, currently residing in the U.S. for...

In May 2021, international reports of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining around the heart) following vaccination with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines emerged, including from Israel and the United States. Follow-up on these cases is ongoing. No clear...

The following guidance is directed to administrators of schools from kindergarten to grade 12 (K-12) and local public health authorities (PHAs) in jurisdictions where these schools exist. The guidance is not prescriptive in nature, rather, it supports administrators and PHA's to consider...

Help get the word out about the importance of getting vaccinated. Host a virtual engagement session on COVID-19 vaccines and public health measures for your community. By leading this event, you’re helping to build vaccine confidence within your community. Share the facts to help people make an...

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) provides national leadership to support the health of pregnant individuals, as well as young children and their families who face challenges that put their health at risk. In this role PHAC provides funding to community-based organizations that develop...

This report presents findings from the evaluation of the Public Health Agency of Canada's (PHAC) Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP). The evaluation examined the CAPC and CPNP's activities from April 2015 to August 2020.