Modelling COVID-19 transmission using IDSIM, an epidemiological-modelling desktop app with multi-level immunization capabilities
CONCLUSION: : For the Delta variant, both natural and vaccination-induced immunity are necessary to achieve herd immunity, and waning of vaccine-induced immunity lengthens the time necessary to reach herd immunity. In the absence of additional public health measures, a wave driven by the Omicron variant was predicted to pose significant public health challenges with infections predicted to peak in 2-3 months from the start of the simulation, depending on the rate of administration of booster doses.PMID:38125396 | PMC:PMC10732479 (Source: Can Commun Dis Rep)
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eleodor Nichita Mary-Anne Pietrusiak Fangli Xie Peter Schwanke Anjali Pandya Source Type: research
Surveillance of laboratory exposures to human pathogens and toxins, Canada, 2021
CONCLUSION: The rate of laboratory incidents was slightly lower in 2021 than in 2020. The most common occurrence type was sharps-related while issues with human interaction was the most cited root cause.PMID:38125397 | PMC:PMC10730106 (Source: Can Commun Dis Rep)
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Emily R Thompson Maryem El Jaouhari Nadine Eltayeb Christine Abalos Megan Striha Rojiemiahd Edjoc Collins Ayoo Samuel Bonti-Ankomah Source Type: research
Invasive pneumococcal disease surveillance in Canada, 2020
CONCLUSION: Though the incidence of IPD decreased in 2020 in comparison to previous years across all age groups, disease due to PCV13 serotypes 3 and 4, as well as non-PCV13 serotypes such as 8 and 12F, increased in prevalence. Continued surveillance of IPD is imperative to monitor shifts in serotype distribution and antimicrobial resistance.PMID:38124782 | PMC:PMC10732480 (Source: Can Commun Dis Rep)
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alyssa Golden Averil Griffith Walter Demczuk Brigitte Lefebvre Allison McGeer Gregory Tyrrell George Zhanel Julianne Kus Linda Hoang Jessica Minion Paul Van Caeseele Hanan Smadi David Haldane George Zahariadis Kristen Mead Laura Steven Lori Strudwick Anit Source Type: research
National Influenza Annual Report, Canada, 2021-2022: A brief, late influenza epidemic
Can Commun Dis Rep. 2022 Oct 1;48(10):473-483. eCollection 2022 Oct 1.ABSTRACTCanadian seasonal influenza circulation had been suppressed since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This suppression was reported globally and generated concern that the return of community influenza circulation could be intense and that co-circulation of influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was possible and potentially severe. Community circulation of influenza returned to Canada during the 2021-2022 influenza season. The influenza epidemic began in week 16 (mid-April 2022) a...
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Steven Buckrell Myriam Ben Moussa Tammy Bui Abbas Rahal Kara Schmidt Liza Lee Nathalie Bastien Christina Bancej Source Type: research
Summary of an environmental scan of HIV and Hepatitis C programs, projects and initiatives in Saskatchewan
CONCLUSION: This environmental scan is an important contribution to evidence-based practice and research in SK. It is particularly useful for organizations, researchers, policymakers and people living with HIV/HCV to develop new evidence-based PPI, to secure funding for PPI and to support individuals and communities in SK affected by HIV and HCV.PMID:38125393 | PMC:PMC10730104 (Source: Can Commun Dis Rep)
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Meghana Cheekireddy Claudia Madampage Chad Hammond Linda Chelico Alexandra King Source Type: research
A cross-sectional investigation of HIV prevalence and risk factors among African, Caribbean and Black people in Ontario: The A/C Study
CONCLUSION: Human immunodeficiency virus infection is linked to sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and behavioural factors among ACB people in Ontario.PMID:38125394 | PMC:PMC10730175 (Source: Can Commun Dis Rep)
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lawrence Mbuagbaw Winston Husbands Shamara Baidoobonso Daeria Lawson Muna Aden Josephine Etowa LaRon Nelson Wangari Tharao Source Type: research
Vaccination of children in marginalized neighbourhoods: Equity and diversity challenges with COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
Can Commun Dis Rep. 2022 Oct 1;48(10):420-423. eCollection 2022 Oct 1.ABSTRACTThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated social inequities along ethnic, racial and socio-economic lines, with significant harmful consequences for children. Building on the lessons learned from community-based initiatives, this commentary proposes a reflection around equity, diversity, and inclusion challenges embedded in child vaccination campaigns during an emergency context. We argue that building equitable and inclusive practices around marginalized communities' child vaccination is a multifaceted challenge. Beyond go...
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: C écile Rousseau Caroline Quach Ève Dubé Anabelle Vanier-Cl ément Tara Santavicca Laurence Monnais-Rousselots Source Type: research
Modelling COVID-19 transmission using IDSIM, an epidemiological-modelling desktop app with multi-level immunization capabilities
CONCLUSION: : For the Delta variant, both natural and vaccination-induced immunity are necessary to achieve herd immunity, and waning of vaccine-induced immunity lengthens the time necessary to reach herd immunity. In the absence of additional public health measures, a wave driven by the Omicron variant was predicted to pose significant public health challenges with infections predicted to peak in 2-3 months from the start of the simulation, depending on the rate of administration of booster doses.PMID:38125396 | PMC:PMC10732479 (Source: Can Commun Dis Rep)
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eleodor Nichita Mary-Anne Pietrusiak Fangli Xie Peter Schwanke Anjali Pandya Source Type: research
Surveillance of laboratory exposures to human pathogens and toxins, Canada, 2021
CONCLUSION: The rate of laboratory incidents was slightly lower in 2021 than in 2020. The most common occurrence type was sharps-related while issues with human interaction was the most cited root cause.PMID:38125397 | PMC:PMC10730106 (Source: Can Commun Dis Rep)
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Emily R Thompson Maryem El Jaouhari Nadine Eltayeb Christine Abalos Megan Striha Rojiemiahd Edjoc Collins Ayoo Samuel Bonti-Ankomah Source Type: research
Invasive pneumococcal disease surveillance in Canada, 2020
CONCLUSION: Though the incidence of IPD decreased in 2020 in comparison to previous years across all age groups, disease due to PCV13 serotypes 3 and 4, as well as non-PCV13 serotypes such as 8 and 12F, increased in prevalence. Continued surveillance of IPD is imperative to monitor shifts in serotype distribution and antimicrobial resistance.PMID:38124782 | PMC:PMC10732480 (Source: Can Commun Dis Rep)
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alyssa Golden Averil Griffith Walter Demczuk Brigitte Lefebvre Allison McGeer Gregory Tyrrell George Zhanel Julianne Kus Linda Hoang Jessica Minion Paul Van Caeseele Hanan Smadi David Haldane George Zahariadis Kristen Mead Laura Steven Lori Strudwick Anit Source Type: research
National Influenza Annual Report, Canada, 2021-2022: A brief, late influenza epidemic
Can Commun Dis Rep. 2022 Oct 1;48(10):473-483. eCollection 2022 Oct 1.ABSTRACTCanadian seasonal influenza circulation had been suppressed since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This suppression was reported globally and generated concern that the return of community influenza circulation could be intense and that co-circulation of influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was possible and potentially severe. Community circulation of influenza returned to Canada during the 2021-2022 influenza season. The influenza epidemic began in week 16 (mid-April 2022) a...
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Steven Buckrell Myriam Ben Moussa Tammy Bui Abbas Rahal Kara Schmidt Liza Lee Nathalie Bastien Christina Bancej Source Type: research
Summary of an environmental scan of HIV and Hepatitis C programs, projects and initiatives in Saskatchewan
CONCLUSION: This environmental scan is an important contribution to evidence-based practice and research in SK. It is particularly useful for organizations, researchers, policymakers and people living with HIV/HCV to develop new evidence-based PPI, to secure funding for PPI and to support individuals and communities in SK affected by HIV and HCV.PMID:38125393 | PMC:PMC10730104 (Source: Can Commun Dis Rep)
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Meghana Cheekireddy Claudia Madampage Chad Hammond Linda Chelico Alexandra King Source Type: research
A cross-sectional investigation of HIV prevalence and risk factors among African, Caribbean and Black people in Ontario: The A/C Study
CONCLUSION: Human immunodeficiency virus infection is linked to sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and behavioural factors among ACB people in Ontario.PMID:38125394 | PMC:PMC10730175 (Source: Can Commun Dis Rep)
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lawrence Mbuagbaw Winston Husbands Shamara Baidoobonso Daeria Lawson Muna Aden Josephine Etowa LaRon Nelson Wangari Tharao Source Type: research
Vaccination of children in marginalized neighbourhoods: Equity and diversity challenges with COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
Can Commun Dis Rep. 2022 Oct 1;48(10):420-423. eCollection 2022 Oct 1.ABSTRACTThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated social inequities along ethnic, racial and socio-economic lines, with significant harmful consequences for children. Building on the lessons learned from community-based initiatives, this commentary proposes a reflection around equity, diversity, and inclusion challenges embedded in child vaccination campaigns during an emergency context. We argue that building equitable and inclusive practices around marginalized communities' child vaccination is a multifaceted challenge. Beyond go...
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: C écile Rousseau Caroline Quach Ève Dubé Anabelle Vanier-Cl ément Tara Santavicca Laurence Monnais-Rousselots Source Type: research
Modelling COVID-19 transmission using IDSIM, an epidemiological-modelling desktop app with multi-level immunization capabilities
CONCLUSION: : For the Delta variant, both natural and vaccination-induced immunity are necessary to achieve herd immunity, and waning of vaccine-induced immunity lengthens the time necessary to reach herd immunity. In the absence of additional public health measures, a wave driven by the Omicron variant was predicted to pose significant public health challenges with infections predicted to peak in 2-3 months from the start of the simulation, depending on the rate of administration of booster doses.PMID:38125396 | PMC:PMC10732479 (Source: Can Commun Dis Rep)
Source: Can Commun Dis Rep - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eleodor Nichita Mary-Anne Pietrusiak Fangli Xie Peter Schwanke Anjali Pandya Source Type: research
