Infectious Disease Information for Health Professionals
Alerts and urgent notices
Receive medical advisories and memos from Niagara Region Public Health
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COVID-19
Administer and support COVID-19 vaccinations, Public Health guidance and frequently asked questions -
Tuberculosis
Report tuberculin skin test results, order publically funded anti-tuberculosis medication and resources -
Rabies
Report an animal bite and post exposure prophylaxis resources -
Lyme Disease
Tick identification and removal, test and assess for early Lyme Disease and resources -
West Nile Virus
Ways to reduce risk and disease information -
Infection Control
Information and resources on infection control, including personal protective equipment -
Vaccination
Order vaccines, storage and cold chain and immunization schedule -
Sexual Health
STI testing, screening and medication, resources for patients and sexual health centres
Report a disease to Public Health
Niagara surveillance
Outbreaks and inspections
Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) information
- Mpox vaccine
- Health sector resources (including vaccination and antiviral guidance) - Ministry of Health
- Case definitions and disease specific information - Ministry of Health
- Test information index - Public Health Ontario
- Testing and management information for primary care providers - Ontario Health
- Infection prevention and control recommendations in health care settings - Public Health Ontario
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