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RSV Program Ends for Infants and High-Risk Children

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End of 2025/26 RSV Prevention Program for Infants and High-Risk Children The Ministry of Health has announced the conclusion of the 2025/26 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention Program for maternal, infant, and high-risk pediatric populations, effective April 17, 2026. As of this date, the RSV prevention program for infants, p...

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Waterloo-Wellington Cardiovascular Conference

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Waterloo-Wellington Cardiovascular Conference

Family physicians (MDs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Waterloo-Wellington Cardiovascular Conference, a full-day, in-person educational event focused on cardiovascular conditions relevant to primary care and community practice. ...

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Tuberculosis (TB) Reporting and Referrals

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Health Care Provider AdvisoryKey Changes and Highlights

Reporting of positive TB Skin Tests (TSTs), IGRAs, and referrals to TB Clinic streamlined into a single form.

New Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (TPT) ...

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ISPA 2026 Update: What Providers Need to Know as School Suspensions Approach

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Public Health is approaching key Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) suspension dates for the 2026 school year. Review upcoming deadlines, suspension periods, and essential actions health care providers can take to support students and families.

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Interconnected Futures Conference: Clinical Day & Migration-Focused Programming

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Interconnected Futures Conference

Health care providers across Waterloo Region are invited to attend the Interconnected Futures Conference, hosted by the PEGASUS Institute. This multi-day event brings together clinicians, researchers, and global health leaders to explore the intersections of migration, health equity, ...

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Chikungunya Vaccine (CHIK‑LAV / IXCHIQ) – Key Safety Information

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The Ontario Ministry of Health has shared the following key information regarding the Chikungunya live attenuated vaccine (CHIK‑LAV), trade name IXCHIQ, to support awareness and vaccine safety monitoring.

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