1/5 #COVID19 key concerns 🇨🇦 : as public health measures have eased and we resume more activities and connections, other serious infectious diseases, such as influenza and measles, are making a comeback. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/5 #COVID19 is still circulating across the country and Canada is reporting increased #influenza activity in recent weeks, late in the 2021-22 season. This includes the first outbreaks and a sharp rise in influenza detections, mostly in ages <45 years.
canada.ca/en/public-heal…
canada.ca/en/public-heal…
3/5 .@UNICEF & @WHO report a 79% increase in worldwide measles cases in Jan-Feb 2022 compared to the same time last year, a worrying sign of overall heightened risk for spread of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) that could trigger larger outbreaks.
who.int/news/item/27-0…
who.int/news/item/27-0…
4/5 Delayed or missed vaccination, particularly during the pandemic, is a key factor in these rising vaccine preventable disease trends. There is concern for potential co-infection if more than one disease is circulating at the same time.
5/5 No matter our age, we need to keep vaccinations up-to-date throughout our lives. ➡️canada.ca/en/public-heal…
Make prevention part of your health plan by checking in with your health provider or local health care resources.
For all VPDs, #VaccinesPlus works!
Make prevention part of your health plan by checking in with your health provider or local health care resources.
For all VPDs, #VaccinesPlus works!
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