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Preferably 6 weeks before travelling abroad, talk to a health care provider about your plans and ensure your vaccinations are up to date, including for #measles. Even if your travel date is coming up soon, it’s still worth making an appointment. ow.ly/xw2350VnlZe

#AvianInfluenza mainly affects birds but may also cause infection in humans and other mammals. Stay away from sick or dead birds and other animals to reduce your risk of exposure to the virus. Learn more on how to protect yourself: ow.ly/Vbjc50VFGIJ

Before travelling abroad this summer, make sure you and your family are protected against vaccine- preventable diseases like measles. Consult the global measles notice: ow.ly/TYQH50VnlGW

Attention health professionals – check out the latest risk assessment on the current #measles outbreaks in Canada. Improving vaccination coverage remains critical in protecting communities and reducing the future risk of measles. ow.ly/pnNl50VM5tw

#Measles is very contagious. Vaccines provide excellent protection against measles. This National Immunization Awareness Week, take a moment to check if your vaccinations are up to date. Learn more: ow.ly/15zM50VyglM

Talk with a health care provider before travelling abroad to get advice and ensure your vaccinations are up to date, including for measles. Learn more about travel vaccinations: ow.ly/jGRi50Vnlxx #TravelHealth

If you’re gearing up to travel abroad, take action to avoid measles and other preventable diseases. Look up your destination and check out the health section for information on vaccination, health risks and precautions you can take: ow.ly/wvIO50Vnlgk

Eliminating tuberculosis in Canada IS within reach if we work together. Read our statement for #WorldTBDay to learn how we are working with Indigenous and government partners to achieve this goal: ow.ly/3T8u50VnxKC

Routine childhood vaccination programs are designed to protect children against serious infectious diseases like measles. To get the best protection, it’s important for children to get all recommended vaccinations on time. ow.ly/rVnb50VbR5G

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to deafness, brain injury and death. Please check that you and your family are up to date on your measles vaccine. If you’ve missed a dose or are unsure, contact your healthcare provider. Learn more: ow.ly/o7Yy50VbQVT

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s recognize the progress we’ve made and the work still to do in reducing health inequities so all women and girls have access to the services and care they need to support their health and well-being. ow.ly/Y3v850VaVNF

Today, the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health issued a statement about the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms in Canada from January 2024 to September 2024: ow.ly/991q50VcYyx

(3/3) I strongly urge all Canadians to ensure they are vaccinated against measles -—especially before travelling abroad. ow.ly/5Ze750VbXKl

(2/3) Measles is a highly contagious airborne virus with serious health risks. Complications can include deafness, brain injury and, death.

(1/3) Today, I released a new statement on #measles activity in Canada because the sharp increase in cases is very concerning.

Supporting communities across the country to understand and shape their own health journeys – see how #Vision2030 plans to build on strengths and turn data into meaningful public health action.

(4/4) Fortunately, #measles vaccines are highly effective at preventing infection. Protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated. ow.ly/Lntt50UMHmb

(3/4) In the current outbreak, 95% of the hospitalized cases are children <18 years of age and 28% of hospitalized cases are infants less than 1 year.

(1/4) #Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease. As of Feb 27, there have been 234 (confirmed and probable) measles cases reported in Canada, related to an ongoing outbreak that began in 2024.