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27 August 2025
Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus risk in PeelEEEv is a rare but severe mosquito-borne illness with a high case fatality rate. Risk in Peel is very low because the primary vector, Culiseta melanura, is rarely found locally due to limited suitable woodland swamp habitat. No horses, mosquitoes, or humans in Peel have ever tested positive for EEEv. Areas of Ontario with suitable habitat, particularly cottage country and eastern regions, are more likely to have EEEv detected in mosquitos and horses in the late summer and early fall. However, reports of human infections with EEEV have been rare; historically there have been four human cases of EEEV in […] -
27 August 2025
West Nile virus risk in PeelWNV has been present in Peel since 2001. Activity varies each year, largely influenced by weather conditions. Peel Public Health monitors WNV through 33 mosquito traps collected weekly from mid-June through September. In 2025, the first positive mosquito pools were detected in late July. Human cases in Ontario are most common between late July and September. For current provincial surveillance data, visit PHO Vector-borne Disease Tool. Transmission and clinical presentation WNV is transmitted to humans primarily through mosquito bites. The incubation period ranges from 2-15 days or up to 21 days in immunocompromised individuals. Most people infected with WNV are asymptomatic. […] -
27 August 2025
Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Reporting Forms and Fact SheetThe following vaccine safety resources, designed to support consistent and streamlined AEFI reporting by healthcare providers, have been updated: These changes reflect the updated Ministry of Health’s revised Infectious Disease Protocol, Appendix 1: Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs) (publication pending) and include: Health care providers should continue to report all AEFIs to TPH under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, using the updated AEFI Reporting Form and faxing the completed form to 416-696-3492 or emailing the completed form to [email protected]. For questions about the AEFI Reporting Form, contact us at 416-338-7600,Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or email [email protected]. -
27 August 2025
ALERT: Temporary Changes to Rabies Post-exposure Prophylaxis (rPEP) Distribution Due to ShortageDue to a shortage of rabies vaccine and rabies immunoglobulin (RabIg) in Ontario, Peel Public Health and Toronto Public Health will be immediately and temporarily implementing measures to conserve the remaining supplies of each product. These measures are being taken to ensure that rabies vaccine and RabIg are available for high risk exposures, and to prolong our remaining stock until we receive resupply from the Ontario Ministry of Health (ministry). The ministry has not provided us with a date for further shipments.Effective immediately, the following measures will be implemented: 2. Measures to Conserve RabIg More Information: -
11 August 2025
Welcoming Dr. Christine Cho as CW OHT’s Older Adults Primary Care LeadThe Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is pleased to announce that Dr. Christine Cho has been selected as the new Primary Care Lead for Older Adults, playing a critical role of fostering collaboration amongst community providers for care for older adults, particularly those experiencing frailty. About Dr. Christine Cho Dr. Christine Cho is a family physician who has worked in comprehensive family medicine for ten years. She completed medical school at the University of Calgary, and her family medicine residency at McMaster University’s Brampton location. In addition to care in-office, Dr. Cho also provides home palliative care, and […] -
28 July 2025
TPH: NEW Video resource to support student ISPA vaccination reportingToronto Public Health has shared a NEW video resource available to support student ISPA vaccination reporting to guide parents and students to complete the steps required to submit vaccination records to Toronto Public Health. The video is also posted here: Report Student Vaccination (ISPA) under the How to Submit Vaccinations into ICON tab. Continuing outreach and promoting vaccine confidence can help families understand the need to report their vaccination records to TPH, which can help lower the number of students receiving letters from TPH in the fall. Helpful user guide(s): -
28 July 2025
Notification of New Recall Appointment Process for BIRADS 3 PatientsWilliam Osler Health System issued a memorandum directed to all physicians, regarding an important update in their process of managing recalls for patients with a BIRADS 3 score on their breast imaging study. -
28 July 2025
Practice Announcement: Dr. Parnian Riaz, NephrologistWe are pleased to welcome Dr. Parnian Riaz, MD, FRCPC, to the William Osler Health System network and community. Dr. Riaz is a specialist in Nephrology and Internal Medicine and is now accepting referrals for renal consultations. Practice Location:135 Queens Plate Drive, Unit 101Etobicoke, ON, M9W 6V1 Referral Fax: 905-793-9323Office Phone: 905-638-2000 ext. 2Email: [email protected] Referrals may be sent using any standard form preferred by referring providers. We encourage our Central West Primary Care Network partners to connect with Dr. Riaz for patient referrals and collaboration opportunities. Welcome, Dr. Riaz!
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