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In Canada, no new cases of measles or rubella were reported in week 46, 2017. A total of 45 cases of measles and no cases of rubella have been reported in Canada in 2017.

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At the national level, the influenza season began early this year, crossing the seasonal threshold last week (week 45).The number and percentage of laboratory tests positive for both influenza A and B continues to increase, and is higher for this time of year compared to previous seasons.

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As of week 45, 181 clinical cases and six asymptomatic infections have been reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) by five provinces (Québec [19], Ontario [156], Manitoba [4], Alberta [7], and British Columbia [1]).

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There is a risk of dengue in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Consult the travel health notice for more information and the Public Health Agency of Canada's recommendations for travellers.

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The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System collects data from select laboratories across Canada on the number of tests performed and the number of tests positive for influenza and other respiratory viruses. Data are reported on a weekly basis year-round to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. These data are also summarized in the weekly FluWatch report.

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In Canada, no new cases of measles were reported in week 45, 2017.

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As of week 44, 179 clinical cases and six asymptomatic infections have been reported to the PHAC by five provinces (Québec [19], Ontario [154], Manitoba [4], Alberta [7], and British Columbia [1]).

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Influenza activity crossed the seasonal threshold in week 45, indicating the beginning of the influenza season at the national level.

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In Canada, no new cases of measles were reported in week 44, 2017. One new case of rubella was reported in week 43.

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FluWatch report: October 28 to November 4, 2017 (week 44)

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During week 43, October 22 to October 28, 2017, one new case of West Nile Virus (WNV) was reported from Québec to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Retrospectively, five additional cases were reported by two provinces: three in Québec and two in Ontario.

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The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System collects data from select laboratories across Canada on the number of tests performed and the number of tests positive for influenza and other respiratory viruses. Data are reported on a weekly basis year-round to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. These data are also summarized in the weekly FluWatch report.

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The Canadian reported rate of gonorrhea is on the rise and has more than doubled from 21.8 per 100,000 in 2001 to 55.4 per 100,000 in 2015. Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection in Canada with 19,845 cases reported in 2015.

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In Canada, no new cases of measles were reported in week 43, 2017.

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2,596 isolates causing invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) were characterized in 2015 representing 79.6% of the 3,211 cases reported to Canadian Notifiable Disease Surveillance System.

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Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe illness that can be fatal. Consult the travel health notice for more information and the Public Health Agency of Canada's recommendations for travellers.

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The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System collects data from select laboratories across Canada on the number of tests performed and the number of tests positive for influenza and other respiratory viruses. Data are reported on a weekly basis year-round to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. These data are also summarized in the weekly FluWatch report.

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Pan-Canadian framework for action on antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use

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Influenza activity continues to increase, but remained below the seasonal threshold in week 43.

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During week 42, October 15 to October 21, 2017, one new case of West Nile Virus (WNV) was reported from Ontario to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Retrospectively, six additional cases were reported by two provinces: four in Ontario and two in Alberta.

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Plague is a disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis. Consult the travel health notice for more information and the Public Health Agency of Canada's recommendations for travellers.

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This notice has been updated to include two additional cases of Salmonella illness that have been reported in the investigation. There are now 20 cases of human illness under investigation in the ongoing outbreak.

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Influenza activity remains at interseasonal levels across the country.

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During week 41, October 8 to October 14, 2017, no new cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) were reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Retrospectively, seven additional cases were reported by three provinces: two in Québec, four in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

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The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System collects data from select laboratories across Canada on the number of tests performed and the number of tests positive for influenza and other respiratory viruses. Data are reported on a weekly basis year-round to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. These data are also summarized in the weekly FluWatch report.

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In Canada, no new cases of measles were reported in week 41, 2017. Globally, there are large outbreaks reported in Europe which have affected several countries.

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This report provides an epidemiologic summary of measles activity reported in Canada for the 2016 epidemiologic year.

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Influenza activity remains at interseasonal levels across the country.

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During week 40, October 1 to October 7, 2017, one confirmed clinical case of West Nile Virus (WNV) from Ontario was reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Retrospectively, Ontario reported an additional six cases.

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Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection that is caused by ingesting food or water that has been contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Consult the travel health notice for more information and the Public Health Agency of Canada's recommendations for travellers.

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The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System collects data from select laboratories across Canada on the number of tests performed and the number of tests positive for influenza and other respiratory viruses. Data are reported on a weekly basis year-round to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. These data are also summarized in the weekly FluWatch report.

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In Canada, no new cases of measles were reported in week 40, 2017. Globally, there are large outbreaks reported in Europe which have affected several countries.

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Plague is a disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis. Consult the travel health notice for more information and the Public Health Agency of Canada's recommendations for travellers.

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Influenza activity remains at interseasonal levels across the country. The percentage of laboratory tests positive for influenza remains higher for this time of year compared to previous seasons. The majority of influenza detections continue to be A(H3N2).

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The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System collects data from select laboratories across Canada on the number of tests performed and the number of tests positive for influenza and other respiratory viruses. Data are reported on a weekly basis year-round to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. These data are also summarized in the weekly FluWatch report.

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During week 39, September 24 to September 30, 2017, two confirmed clinical cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) from Ontario were reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Retrospectively, twelve additional cases were reported: one in Québec, and eleven in Ontario.

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In Canada, no new cases of measles were reported in week 39, 2017. One province (Ontario) has an active measles case. A total of 45 cases of measles, and zero cases of rubella have been reported in Canada in 2017. Globally, there are large outbreaks reported in Europe which have affected several countries.

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Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR): Volume 43-10, October 5, 2017: Emerging infections

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Dengue is a disease spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Consult the travel health notice for more information and the Public Health Agency of Canada's recommendations for travellers.

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Dengue is a disease spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Consult the travel health notice for more information and the Public Health Agency of Canada's recommendations for travellers.

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Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection that is caused by ingesting food or water that has been contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Consult the travel health notice for more information and the Public Health Agency of Canada's recommendations for travellers.

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Respiratory Virus Report, Week 39 ending September 30, 2017

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During week 38, September 17 to September 23, 2017, five confirmed clinical case of West Nile Virus (WNV) from Ontario were reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Retrospectively, thirty additional cases were reported: six in Québec, twenty in Ontario two in Manitoba and two in Alberta.

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In Canada, no new cases of measles were reported in week 38, 2017. Globally, there are large outbreaks reported in Europe which have affected several countries.

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The 2016–19 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) presents the Government of Canada’s sustainable development goals and targets, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act (the Act). In keeping with the objectives of the Act to integrate environmental, social and economic considerations into decision-making, and make such decisions more transparent and accountable to Parliament, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) supports reaching goals laid out in the FSDS through t

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In weeks 37-38, the majority of regions reported no influenza or influenza-like illness. In week 38, two regions in British Columbia reported localized activity, and 13 regions in British Columbia (1), Alberta (3), Saskatchewan (1), Ontario (3), Quebec (4) and Northest Territories (1) reported sporadic activity. Consistent with the increased number of influenza detections this season, a greater number of regions are reporting sporadic activity compared to previous seasons.

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Dengue is a disease spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Consult the travel health notice for more information and the Public Health Agency of Canada's recommendations for travellers.

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Dengue is a disease spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Consult the travel health notice for more information and the Public Health Agency of Canada's recommendations for travellers.

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In Canada, no new cases of measles were reported in week 37, 2017. Globally, there are large outbreaks reported in Europe which have affected several countries.

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During week 37, September 10 to September 16, 2017, three confirmed clinical case of West Nile Virus (WNV) from Ontario were reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Retrospectively, twenty-nine additional cases were reported, twenty-eight in Ontario and one in Québec.

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Chikungunya virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Consult the travel health notice for more information and the Public Health Agency of Canada's recommendations for travellers.

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