Infectious Diseases

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  • COVID-19
    Self-isolation guidance, vaccination and public health advice
  • Mpox (Formerly Known as Monkeypox)
    How it spreads, symptoms and vaccination
  • Flu (Influenza)
    Getting a flu shot, flu activity in Niagara and flu information
  • Ticks and Lyme Disease
    Removing, identifying and submitting ticks and Lyme disease information
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
    Prevention, symptoms and how to get tested
  • Tuberculosis
    General information and resources
  • West Nile Virus
    How to reduce your risk and symptoms
  • Norovirus
    Prevention and symptoms
  • Other Infectious Diseases
    See a list of infectious diseases from the Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Infection Prevention and Control Hub
    Infection prevention and control support for group living settings

Infectious disease information

  • Health professionals
  • Operators of child care facilities

Vaccinations and immunizations

Learn about vaccines and staying up-to-date

International travel

Learn about travel health notices if you are planning travel abroad

Statistics for Niagara

  • COVID-19
  • Flu activity
  • Rabies in animals
  • More infectious diseases

Outbreaks and inspections

  • Health care facility outbreaks
  • Infection control lapse investigations

Hand hygiene

How to properly wash your hands and use hand sanitizer

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Infectious Diseases

  • COVID-19
  • Mpox
  • Flu (Influenza)
  • Ticks and Lyme Disease
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tuberculosis
  • West Nile Virus
  • Norovirus
  • For Health Professionals
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