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Immunization update: NACI recommends RZV (Shingrix®) vaccine in persons aged 50 years and older
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2018 03:30 AM
To: Ottawa Immunizers From: Dr. Geneviève Cadieux, Associate Medical Officer of Health Date: July 3, 2018
In June 2018, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) issued a new recommendation on herpes zoster (shingles) vaccines.
Herpes zoster vaccines authorized for use in Canada- Two herpes zoster vaccines are currently authorized for use in Canada in immunocompetent individuals aged 50 years or older:
- A live attenuated vaccine, Zostavax®II (Live Zoster Vaccine, LZV), has been authorized...
Risk of possible hepatitis A exposure for clients having consumed ready-to-eat foods from Marché Adonis in Gatineau, Quebec
Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2018 09:00 AM
To: Emergency Departments, Primary Care Providers, Infectious Disease Physicians
From: Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health
Date: May 20, 2018
OPH is writing to alert you to the possibility that patients may seek your assessment related to a potential exposure to hepatitis A. OPH is notifying the public of a precautionary recall issued by the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) on May 18, 2018. Several food items prepared at Marché Adonis in Gatineau...
Ottawa continues as at-risk area for Lyme disease
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2018 08:30 AM
To: Ottawa Health Care Providers
From: Dr. Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Date: May 14, 2018
Ottawa and neighbouring regions continue as “at risk” areas for Lyme disease after exposure to a feeding blacklegged tick. Ottawa Public Health’s (OPH’s) recommendation to consider single-dose, oral doxycycline chemoprophylaxis following a blacklegged tick bite remains in effect for patients who meet the following criteria:
- the tick is fully or partially engorged or has been attached for 24...
Listeriosis associated with Druxy’s at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2018 02:00 PM
To: Emergency Departments, Emergency Physicians, Infectious Disease SpecialistsFrom: Dr. Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public HealthSubject: Listeriosis associated with Druxy’s at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, TorontoDate: March 23, 2018
Toronto Public Health (TPH) notified Ottawa Public Health (OPH) of its investigation of 3 cases of listeriosis in people who consumed deli sandwiches sold at the Druxy's restaurant located in Princess Margaret Cancer Centre at 610...
Immunization update: Tdap vaccine is now recommended in every pregnancy (March 5, 2018)
Posted on Monday, March 05, 2018 08:15 AM
To: Vaccine providers
From: Dr. Geneviève Cadieux, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public Health
Date: March 5, 2018
In February 2018, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) updated its recommendation on pertussis-containing vaccine in pregnancy.
Updated NACI recommendation:
- Immunization with Tdap vaccine should be provided in every pregnancy, irrespective of previous Tdap immunization history, ideally between 27 and 32 weeks of gestation.
- However, Tdap immunization may be...
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