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Last updated: October 9, 2026.
Two Ottawa residents have confirmed measles infections after being exposed outside of Ontario, and Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has named several public places they visited while infectious between October 1 and 3, 2026. Here is where and when, and what to do if you were there.
As flu season kicks in, most of us focus on common symptoms like fever, cough, and fatigue, but did you know that severe influenza can also directly harm the heart? Recent research is shedding light on why heart attacks are more frequent during flu season.
As the cooler months approach, it’s time to prepare for the increased risk of respiratory illnesses, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the flu. Both viruses can have serious health implications, especially for vulnerable populations like young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions. This makes vaccination a crucial tool in preventing the spread and impact of these illnesses.
Recent findings from the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) reveal a concerning rise in developmental vulnerabilities among kindergarten children across British Columbia. While the data is provincial, the trends mirror what family physicians, pediatricians, and allied health professionals across Canada — including those at OFHC — have been observing since the pandemic.
More than 1 in 3 kindergarten-aged children are now entering school with challenges in at least one core area of development — the highest rate recorded in 24 years.
There has been a rapid and significant rise in Influenza A across Ontario, including the Eastern Ontario region. CHEO is reporting a higher-than-usual number of flu cases and complications for this time of year.
Do babies and toddlers really get long-COVID? According to the RECOVER–Pediatrics cohort study, the answer is yes—but their symptoms may look quite different from those in preschoolers, school-aged children, or adolescents.
The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s effort to understand long-COVID across all age groups. Researchers developed age-specific indices to identify symptoms most likely to indicate long-COVID in children as young as infants.
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has confirmed the city’s fifth case of measles in 2025. The individual is believed to have contracted the infection while travelling in Western Canada. While the risk to the general population remains low and there is no evidence of local transmission at this time, OPH is releasing details to reach individuals who may have been exposed but cannot be contacted directly.
A recent salmonella outbreak in Canada has triggered a nationwide recall of several pistachio brands and pistachio-containing products. While the recall targets specific brands, experts warn that the safest choice may be to avoid pistachios altogether until the outbreak is declared over.
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A recent study from Carleton University has revealed troubling evidence that antibiotics used in livestock—not just those considered important for human medicine—may still pose a serious threat to public health.
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In 2025, Canada has become the epicentre of the largest measles outbreak in North America — a startling development for a country where the disease was once considered eliminated. With over 3,800 cases reported, mostly among infants and unvaccinated children, the outbreak has now surpassed even the United States, despite Canada’s smaller population.
At Orleans Family Health Clinic, we believe this is a wake-up call to ensure our community remains vigilant, informed, and protected.
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