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New Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults 65 years+ and New DTaP-IPV-Hib Product

Starting on August 17, 2026, routine immunization for individuals 65 years of age and older will transition to the pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate (Pneu-C-21) vaccine (Capvaxive®).

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New Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults 65 years+ and New DTaP-IPV-Hib Product

Starting on August 17, 2026, routine immunization for individuals 65 years of age and older will transition to the pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate (Pneu-C-21) vaccine (Capvaxive®).

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​Report new Candida auris colonization cases (plus infections) to Public Health by calling 311​

The Ministry of Health is requesting hospitals and health care providers to voluntarily report newly identified C. auris colonization cases from July 1 to December 31, 2026.

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Switch to Online Ordering for School-Based Vaccines and RSV Products; Spring COVID-19 Doses end June 30​

Starting , school-based vaccines (for students in grades 7–12) and RSV prevention products must be ordered using the online vaccine order form available on the Information for Physicians page of the Halton website.

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Register today for Wednesday’s (June 17) webinar “Public Health Updates for Halton Physicians: Focus on opioids and pain"

Join pain medicine expert Dr. Hance Clarke and Dr. Joanna Oda to learn more about a wide range of current topics related to opioids and pain.

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Ebola disease outbreak – clinical risk assessment tools and testing information ​

In May 2026, an outbreak of the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Ebola spreads through direct contact with infectious bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces.

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Blog Posts

New Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults 65 years+ and New DTaP-IPV-Hib Product

Starting on August 17, 2026, routine immunization for individuals 65 years of age and older will transition to the pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate (Pneu-C-21) vaccine (Capvaxive®).

Read more
​Report new Candida auris colonization cases (plus infections) to Public Health by calling 311​

The Ministry of Health is requesting hospitals and health care providers to voluntarily report newly identified C. auris colonization cases from July 1 to December 31, 2026.

Read more
Switch to Online Ordering for School-Based Vaccines and RSV Products; Spring COVID-19 Doses end June 30​

Starting , school-based vaccines (for students in grades 7–12) and RSV prevention products must be ordered using the online vaccine order form available on the Information for Physicians page of the Halton website.

Read more
Register today for Wednesday’s (June 17) webinar “Public Health Updates for Halton Physicians: Focus on opioids and pain"

Join pain medicine expert Dr. Hance Clarke and Dr. Joanna Oda to learn more about a wide range of current topics related to opioids and pain.

Read more
Ebola disease outbreak – clinical risk assessment tools and testing information ​

In May 2026, an outbreak of the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Ebola spreads through direct contact with infectious bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces.

Read more
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