Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) include a number of severe, life-threatening illnesses caused by viruses such as Ebola, Marburg, and Lassa. These viruses affect the body’s vascular (blood) system and can lead to significant internal bleeding and organ failure, and are primarily spread through direct contact with infected bodily fluids. Although outbreaks of VHFs have occurred in many parts of the world, there have been no confirmed cases in Ontario.
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:
0*
*Includes confirmed cases in 2023.
Incidence rate per 100,000 in 2023: 0
Incidence rate per 100,000 of Hemorrhagic Fevers by year
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More Information about Hemorrhagic Fevers |
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Public Health Agency of Canada Ebola Disease: English and Français Public Health Agency of Canada Lassa Fever: English and Français Public Health Agency of Canada Marburg Virus Disease: English and Français Public Health Agency of Canada Dengue Fever: English and Français Public Health Agency of Canada Yellow Fever: English and Français Public Health Agency of Canada Rift Valley Fever: English and Français World Health Organization Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever: English and Français Arenaviruses: English and Français Centres for Disease Control and Prevention: About Kyasanur Forest Disease Centres for Disease Control and Prevention: About Omsk Hemorrhagic Fever |
Reporting |
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Report to the Health Unit immediately by phone at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229 if hemorrhagic fever 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 hemorrhagic fever? |
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Vaccine Information |
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Only yellow fever is 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 |
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Public Health Ontario: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Public Health Ontario Test Information Index: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers - Including Ebola Disease Merck Manual Professional Version: Overview of Arbovirus, Arenavirus, and Filovirus Infection |
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: September 2024, by CDC