Encephalitis is acute inflammation of the brain, typically with spinal cord involvement, caused by a virus, bacteria, fungi, or protozoa. Encephalitis is usually a primary viral infection or it can be caused by an immune reaction (complication of certain viral infections or vaccinations).
Local Information
2023 Statistics
Incidence rate is the number of new cases of disease divided by the number of persons at risk for the disease during a particular time period.
Cases:
1*
*Includes confirmed cases in 2023.
Incidence rate per 100,000 in 2023: 0.7
Incidence rate per 100,000 of Encephalitis by year
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More Information about encephalitis |
Reporting |
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Report to the Health Unit by the next business day by phone at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229 if encephalitis is suspected or confirmed as per Ontario Regulation 135/18 and amendments under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., c.H.7. |
Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have encephalitis? |
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Contact the Health Unit. Exclusion depends on the causative agent. Follow the direction of your healthcare provider, public health case manager, or occupational health at your workplace. Note: Exclusion guidelines may differ for healthcare workers. |
Vaccine Information |
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Some types of encephalitis are preventable by vaccination. Check your vaccination records or call the Vaccine Preventable Diseases program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5252 to book a vaccination appointment or to obtain additional information. |
Healthcare Provider Information |
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: August 2024