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Measles: epidemiology, suspect cases, and vaccination

Public Health Alert

To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners

Date: April 28, 2025

From: Dr. Michelle Foote, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Subject: Measles updates and reminders: epidemiology, suspect cases, and vaccination

Dear Colleagues,

Measles outbreak activity continues in some regions of Ontario. This alert provides an update on the current epidemiology of the outbreak, an overview of steps to take if you suspect measles in a patient, and a summary of provincial vaccine...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Program Spring Update

To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: April 14, 2025
From: Dr. Laura Bourns, Deputy Medical Officer of Health

Dear Colleagues, 

The Ministry of Health has announced updates to Ontario’s 2024/2025 COVID-19 vaccine program, including high-risk populations recommended and eligible to have an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, as part of the spring vaccination program. 

• In accordance with recent National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) guidance, Ontario’s 2024/2025 COVID-19...

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Provincial Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prophylaxis Program Update

Public Health Alert

To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners

Date: April 10, 2025

From: Dr. Laura Bourns, Deputy Medical Officer of Health

Subject: Provincial Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prophylaxis Program Update

Dear Colleagues,

Please see this memo from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health on Ontario’s 2025 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) program.

Key Messages:

• The 2024-2025 infant and high-risk children RSV prevention program has ended.
• Doses of Beyfortus and Abrysvo should no longer be...

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Hepatitis A Prevention and Management

Hepatitis A remains a significant public health concern due to its high transmissibility and potential severity for all travellers. This article provides essential guidance on prevention, management, and reporting protocols to mitigate the spread and impact of hepatitis A.

Hepatitis A infection is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), a highly contagious virus transmitted predominantly via the fecal-oral route through contaminated food, water, or close personal...

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Hybrid CME: 2025 Update in Dermatology, University of Ottawa CPD

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University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

This course will provide education in dermatology focusing on practical diagnosis and management. There will also be updates on the latest dermatology treatment options and newest discoveries in patient care. The speakers are drawn from the teaching faculty of the University of Ottawa Division of Dermatology and Community Dermatologists.

• Thursday, May 15th, 2025.
• In-person at Ottawa...

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