By Dr. David Butler-Jones, MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

The end of summer means that it’s time for children to head back to school. Whether they travel on foot, by bicycle, by bus or by car, it’s important...

By Dr. David Butler-Jones MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

Each year, the arrival of summer is synonymous with spending increased time outside. For many of us, these months mean sharing moments with family and friends, an...

If you haven't already done so, please complete the 2009 - 2010 Survey of Use for the Public Health Agency of Canada. The survey is short and designed to take no longer than 5 minutes. It will be available until Friday, June 25, 2...

If you haven't already done so, please complete the 2009 - 2010 Survey of Use for the Public Health Agency of Canada. The survey is short and designed to take no longer than 5 minutes. It will be available until Friday, June 25, 2010.

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By Dr. David Butler-Jones MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

There is nothing better than the “lazy days of summer”! Whether you plan to travel or partake in a “staycation”, you will likely spend tim...

By Dr. David Butler-Jones MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

National Immunization Awareness Week takes place from April 24th to May 1st, serving as a reminder to take some time to review your family's immunization status an...

By Dr. David Butler-Jones MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

By Dr. David Butler-Jones MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

By Dr. David Butler-Jones MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

With the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver just a matter of weeks away, many of us are already planning our television-viewing schedules to ens...