Public Health Agency of Canada

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.

This is the third report of the Public Health Agency of Canada's (PHAC) Injury in Review series, providing important national surveillance statistics on the causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) across the life course, including sports, seniors' falls, assaults, consumer products, and more.

3,673 isolates causing invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) were characterized in 2019. Incidence rate of IPD for 2019 for children under <1 year of age is 13.2 cases per 100,000 population and for seniors ≥60 years to 21.2 cases per 100,000 population. The overall crude incidence rate has...

This quarterly financial report has been prepared by management as required by section 65.1 of the Financial Administration Act, in the form and manner prescribed by the Directive on Accounting Standards, GC 4400 Departmental Quarterly Financial Report. This quarterly financial report should be...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, enhanced border measures authorized by the Quarantine Act were introduced. These measures ensure appropriate actions are taken to reduce the spread of the virus. To verify and improve compliance with the Emergency Orders under the Quarantine Act, the Public Health...

As COVID-19 continues to circulate in Canada and more people are getting vaccinated, different public health measures (PHMs) may be required, based on the level of transmission and other key indicators outlined below. This interim guidance provides considerations for adjusting PHMs in the context...

The World Health Organization (WHO) refers to symptoms lasting for weeks or months after a COVID-19 infection as post COVID-19 condition. Some studies have reported later symptoms in patients with a severe COVID-19 infection. For example, those who were hospitalized or needed intensive care...

The Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) COVID-19 immunization recommendations for individuals previously vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines not authorized by Health Canada is intended to support local, territorial, and provincial, decision-making by public health departments and health care...

Information on the different types and uses of masks and respirators approved for use in Canada, and their importance during the COVID-19 pandemic to help slow the spread of coronavirus and protect health care providers.