…and equipment for detection and prevention (71). In many mass gatherings, the density of individuals makes SD approaches impossible; hence facemasks, cough etiquette and hand washing should be actively promoted…
…for use that are expected to be safe, immunogenic, efficacious, and of suitable quality for individuals Recommend vaccination strategies to promote health, prevent and control infectious diseases, and prepare for…
https://youtu.be/42cAjGuFaIw The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases presents: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) COVID-19 Vaccines Webinar for Health Care Providers to inform health care and vaccine providers…
Key Points: School Closures: Mathematical simulations provide evidence that school closures can reduce influenza transmission in an ideal setting. What is less clear is if these effects are still evident…
…chimpanzees). SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND SEVERITY Typical symptoms include: sudden onset of fever, intense weakness, muscle pain, headache and sore throat, followed by vomiting, diarrhea, rash, impaired kidney and liver function,…
…(WHO) and peer reviewed literature. This disease debrief was prepared by Signy Baragar. Questions, comments, and suggestions regarding this disease brief are most welcome and can be sent to nccid@manitoba.ca….
…for guiding the design and evaluation of effective population based programs and strategies. GIS can summarize vast amounts of tabular data into compelling visual maps that can provide powerful insights…
Key Points: Prior to the 2009 influenza pandemic, influenza was diagnosed in many laboratories by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or immunochromatographic tests (rapid influenza diagnostic tests; RIDT), immunofluorescence microscopy (direct…
…EV-D68 cases, recovery has occurred within a few days of supportive care, including a significant proportion requiring intensive care and assisted ventilation. Acute Flaccid Paralysis Since September, 2014, the CDC…
…cases, positive correlation 38 What is the SARS-CoV-2 wastewater signal composed of? How does it impact the interpretation of the signal? Representativity – Method Scientific and grey literature review SARS-CoV-2…
…significantly from previously circulating strains [2, 3]. The WHO GISN enables WHO to recommend twice annually the composition of the influenza vaccine for the subsequent influenza season in the northern…
