Increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in Ottawa

To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: July 11, 2024
From: Dr. Laura Bourns, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Subject: Increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in Ottawa

In recent weeks, there has been an increase in the number of pertussis cases reported in Ottawa.

Epidemiology

In 2024 (as of July 8), 10 cases of confirmed or probable pertussis in Ottawa residents have been reported to Ottawa Public Health (OPH). In 2023, there were six cases of pertussis reported. The average...

Changes to publicly funded pneumococcal vaccine program

To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: July 9, 2024
From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Deputy Medical Officer of Health

Dear Colleagues,
Please see attached notice and documents from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health advising that Ontario’s publicly funded pneumococcal vaccine program is transitioning to the following new pneumococcal vaccines:

• Pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate (Pneu-C-15), Vaxneuvance
• Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate (Pneu-C-20), Prevnar 20

The product transition is...

Changes to Vaccine Requirements for Children Previously Immunized with Oral Poliovirus Vaccine

To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: July 3, 2024
From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Deputy Medical Officer of Health
Subject: Changes to Vaccine Requirements for Children Previously Immunized with Oral Poliovirus Vaccine

Dear Colleagues,  

Please be aware of updated provincial polio vaccine recommendations for children previously immunized with oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV). Please note that these changes impact children (ages 0 - 17 yrs) vaccinated internationally (e.g., newcomers to Canada) as...

CME: Ottawa Stroke Summit, September 27, 2024, University of Ottawa CPD

Provider

University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

Overview

With the growing number of patients surviving stroke plus the increasing number of strokes projected among the aging population the demand for stroke services is on the rise. Opportunities exist to better support stroke awareness, prevention, care, treatment and recovery. The Ottawa Stroke Summit is an engaging day-long educational event organized by the Champlain Regional Stroke Network and partners and...

Niibin – It is Summer! Let’s Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

June is National Indigenous History Month. On the summer solstice, June 21st, we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day by celebrating the diverse cultures, languages, and heritages of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and this is a traditional day of celebration for many Indigenous communities.

There are celebrations taking place on unceded Algonquin-Anishinaabe territory, in and around Ottawa, over the course of the month. We...