Physician Notices and Updates
Suspected avian influenza found in small backyard flock in Halton
Nov 02, 2026Halton Region Public Health is investigating a small backyard flock of domestic poultry, that recently died at a private property in Halton. Initial testing indicates the presence of Avian Influenza (H5). The investigation includes close collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Health, and...
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Halton Region Public Health is investigating a small backyard flock of domestic poultry, that recently died at a private property in Halton. Initial testing indicates the presence of Avian Influenza (H5). The investigation includes close collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Health, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to respond to the situation.
This year, Halton Region Public Health is enforcing the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) for students born in 2008-2014 and 2016-2019 (grades 2-5 and 7-12). Students in these cohorts may be suspended from school in early 2027 if their immunization records remain incomplete.
Register now for the upcoming, free, Mainpro+ accredited webinar, October 8 from 7-8 p.m., Protecting Patients this Fall: Immunization Strategies, Respiratory Disease & Blastomycosis Updates, part of Halton’s Public Health Updates for Halton Physicians webinar series. Any interested healthcare professional is welcome to register.
Primary care can now order COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026/2027 season using the Online Vaccine Order Form. Orders placed by October 2 will be delivered with auto-shipment #2.
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Halton Region Public Health is investigating a small backyard flock of domestic poultry, that recently died at a private property in Halton. Initial testing indicates the presence of Avian Influenza (H5). The investigation includes close collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Health, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to respond to the situation.
This year, Halton Region Public Health is enforcing the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) for students born in 2008-2014 and 2016-2019 (grades 2-5 and 7-12). Students in these cohorts may be suspended from school in early 2027 if their immunization records remain incomplete.
Register now for the upcoming, free, Mainpro+ accredited webinar, October 8 from 7-8 p.m., Protecting Patients this Fall: Immunization Strategies, Respiratory Disease & Blastomycosis Updates, part of Halton’s Public Health Updates for Halton Physicians webinar series. Any interested healthcare professional is welcome to register.
Primary care can now order COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026/2027 season using the Online Vaccine Order Form. Orders placed by October 2 will be delivered with auto-shipment #2.