“The virus can hang in the air after an infected person has left a room.” Prof. Shelly Bolotin, the director of CVPD, discusses the spread of measles in an unprotected community and the importance of high rates of immunity.

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Viewing the eclipse today? Make sure to protect your eyes by wearing certified solar eclipse glasses that have filters designed for eclipse viewing. Regular sunglasses will not do.

Review eclipse-viewing safety precautions here before the event: ow.ly/6gFp50RaL1R.

Scholars from @UofTMedicine & DalMedSchool have created a set of online courses on Black health & anti-Black racism in the Canadian health-care system, which will be available to learners across Canada. #UofT utoronto.ca/news/black-hea…

A recent Forbes article on ventilation features the 'Indoor Air and Infectious Disease Transmission' webinar hosted by the Institute for Pandemics. Sarah Haines, PhD, strongly suggests placing a portable air cleaner in your workspace.

Read the article:
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Today is the last day when your support will be matched up to $1,000 while funds last. Please consider supporting one of the featured funds, including DLSPH's Scholarship Fund and the Outreach and Access Program. #UofTGivingDay

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Call for Papers: ‘HIV and related health inequities affecting Black communities in Canada: Towards transformative understanding and action.’

Submission Deadline: May 15, 2024

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Mark your calendars!

Our Black Health Leaders Awards Ceremony is next week. Join us as we celebrate outstanding Black leaders in public health and health systems.

When: Thurs., Feb. 29, from 6 – 8:30pm

Learn more & register here: ow.ly/FhrP50QFCAK.

#BlackHealthLeaders

There's still time to join the Institute for Pandemics...

Watch the 'Vohra Miller Lectures in Critical Public Health Issues' event live here: youtube.com/watch?v=Fe2Yit….

Topic: Addressing the Mental Health Impact of Pandemic-Related School Closures

#MentalHealth U of T Public Health

Meet one of our panelists, Kim Chau!

Don't miss the panel discussion on February 13th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm for a dialogue on the impact of pandemic education disruption on mental health outcomes in children and youth. U of T Public Health

Register here: bit.ly/48VXEsM

Join us on March 8 for the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) Mid-Year Meeting. Co-hosted by Dr. Hailey Banack and @lauracrosella, it will be a great chance to learn more about #datascience & #epidemiology .

Space is limited. Register here: ow.ly/Wcte50QzCBs.

Did global tobacco treaty reduce smoking and raise cessation? Yes and yes
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Guillermo Paraje Temerty Medicine Unity Health Toronto U of T Public Health World Health Organization (WHO) FCTCofficial #tobaccocontrol

Meet Prof. Kuan Liu, one of the 4th Annual Vohra Miller Lectures in Critical Public Health Issues panelists. Prof. Kuan Liu and co-panelists will discuss the impact of pandemic-related school closures on the mental health of children and youth. bit.ly/48VXEsM

Meet one of the 4th Annual Vohra Miller Lectures in Critical Public Health Issues panelists, Mark Lasso. You won't want to miss this important panel discussion on the impact of pandemic education disruption on mental health outcomes in children and youth. bit.ly/48VXEsM

The Vaccine Consult Service pilot project, launched by members of CVPD, aims to help increase vaccine confidence by answering Ontario parents’ questions about vaccines. ow.ly/hlxK50QxbRj

Meet Kimberly Chau, one of the panelists joining us for the 4th Annual Vohra Miller Lectures in Critical Public Health Issues. Panelists will discuss the impact of pandemic education disruption on mental health outcomes in children and youth. Register: bit.ly/48VXEsM

Meet Dr. Amy Gajaria, one of the panelists joining us at 'Addressing the Mental Health Impact of Pandemic-​related School Closures' on Feb. 13. Register for the 4th Annual Vohra Miller Lectures in Critical Public Health Issues here: bit.ly/48VXEsM