This document is intended to be a resource for public health professionals and policy-makers, to identify similarities and differences among hepatitis A policies and immunization criteria in Canada.
Publications
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Therapeutics for mpox
There are two anti-viral treatments used for smallpox that have been repurposed for mpox, tecovirimat and brincidofovir, of which only the former has been approved for clinical use in Canada.
Antimicrobial Resistance and the Social Sciences: A Narrative Review
This narrative review explores how social sciences research may contribute to our understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antibiotic prescribing in human health and inform mitigation strategies. The review identifies over 80 examples of social sciences research related to AMR.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Modelling with an Equity Lens
This fact sheet summarizes some key opportunities and challenges of using disaggregated data to model infectious disease with an equity lens.
Infectious Disease Modelling with an Equity Lens
This fact sheet describes infectious disease modelling with an equity lens. It provides a definition, offers examples of disaggregation, and highlights the characteristics of infectious diseases transmission that can be influenced by population dynamics.
The Effects of Climate Change on Vector-Borne Diseases in Canada Comic
This short comic provides a brief overview of how climate change can affect the spread and transmission of vector-borne diseases in Canada
mpox in Canada: an overview of infection, transmission, and prevention
This infographic provides a brief description of mpox (formerly Monkeypox) infection and transmission. It provides basic information on clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, disease complications, and infection prevention and control.
How to Properly Dispose of Medications Poster Series
This series of five posters outline the proper disposal techniques for unused, unwanted and expired medications. You can view and download the files below, or order free, physical copies!
Glossary of Terms: Antimicrobial Resistance
The authors conducted a review of peer-review literature and analyzed terminology usage. The intent of this document is to provide public health practitioners and policy makers across disciplines with a lexicon that can lead to consensus.
5 Facts about Blastomycosis
This infographic explains how people can get Blastomycosis, its symptoms and treatments.
Summary of Findings from the 2021 Manitoba Harm Reduction Network Evaluation
This document summarizes key findings from the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network Evaluation. Findings include recommendations for changes to programs and practices that can be made by harm reduction service providers, clinics, and other public health organizations.
Big Data Basics Infographic
This infographic overviews big data in Public health. It explains basic big data concepts, types of datasets and how public health uses this technology.