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The Government of Canada has endorsed global targets that aim to end the AIDS and viral hepatitis epidemics and to reduce the health impacts of sexually transmitted infections by 2030. Community-based organizations and researchers have called on the Government of Canada to increase funding to address HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) in Canada.
Lyme disease continues to draw public, political and media attention with particular scrutiny on the number of human cases, risks, diagnosis and treatment in Canada.
There has been widespread measles activity in 2019 affecting many countries (notably, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France). The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that in the first quarter of 2019, the number of confirmed cases worldwide rose by 300%.
Measles is relatively rare in Canada due to effective vaccination programs. However, it is important that Canadians continue to be vaccinated against measles given the travel-related risks of infection and spread to unimmunized people.
The flu season in Canada usually runs from mid-November to mid-May. Each year in Canada, seasonal influenza leads to an estimated 12,200 hospital stays and 3,500 deaths. The flu shot, recommended for all Canadians six months of age and older, is the most effective way to prevent the flu and flu-related complications, such as pneumonia.
Seniors are the fastest growing age group in Canada. The Health Portfolio works with a wide range of partners on health promotion, disease prevention and research to support healthy aging as a public health priority.
Increased congestion and utilization of anchorages for vessels calling into Port of Vancouver