Public Health Agency of 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...

Use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel information on and after your entry into Canada. It only takes minutes to help keep Canadians safe.

Canada is preparing to roll out an immunization response, which will provide Canadians with access to safe and effective vaccines to protect against COVID-19. This ambitious plan will be delivered through a principled and evidence-informed approach that puts protecting the health and safety of...

Safety advice to reduce your risk and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during holidays and celebrations.

Government of Canada efforts to address STBBI in Canada are guided by the Pan-Canadian Framework for Action on STBBI and the Government of Canada Five Year Action Plan on STBBI.

Government of Canada efforts to address STBBI in Canada are guided by the Pan-Canadian Framework for Action on STBBI and the Government of Canada Five Year Action Plan on STBBI.

In 2017, An estimated 10,900 new hepatitis C infections occurred. Every hour, at least 1 person was infected with hepatitis C in Canada.

HIV diagnosis rates remained stable over the last decade, with some minor fluctuations.

Travellers entering Canada must follow the rules set out by the Emergency Orders under the Quarantine Act to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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

Every person entering Canada, with limited exceptions, must quarantine for 14 days, starting on the day of arrival. Travellers entering Canada may seek approval for a limited release from mandatory quarantine for compassionate reasons.

This year’s annual report describes the heavy toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Canadian society, both directly and through the steps taken to mitigate its effect.

The Government of Canada is working on all possible fronts to secure access to safe and effective vaccines and related supplies for Canadians. Here is what Canadians need to know about a future COVID-19 vaccine.

Bladder cancer normally develops in the cells that form the inner lining of the bladder. Changes in bladder cells can lead to conditions such as urinary tract infections or benign tumours (non-cancerous), but can also lead to cancer.

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

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in collaboration with all Canadian provinces and territories, conducts national surveillance of JIA to support public health action. This fact sheet presents an overview of diagnosed JIA data from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS).

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in collaboration with all Canadian provinces and territories, conducts national surveillance of gout and other crystal arthropathies to support public health action. This fact sheet presents an overview of diagnosed gout and other crystal arthropathies...

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a significant cause of disability worldwide. With a growing and aging Canadian population, its prevalence and burden of disability are predicted to increase.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in collaboration with all Canadian provinces and territories, conducts national surveillance of rheumatoid arthritis to support public health action. This fact sheet presents an overview of diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis data from the Canadian Chronic...

Mental illness is characterized by changes in an individual’s thinking, mood, or behaviour and is usually associated with significant distress or impaired functioning in social, occupational and other activities.