Diseases of Public Health Significance
Timely reporting of communicable diseases is essential for their control. If you suspect or have confirmation of the following specified Diseases of Public Health Significance or their “etiologic agents,” (as per Ontario Reg 135/18 and amendments under the Health Protection and Promotion Act), please report them to the local Medical Officer of Health.
View diseases of Public Health Significance
Infectious disease reporting forms
- Reportable Disease Notification Form
- Notification of Death or Complication Related to a Reportable Disease
- Chickenpox Notification Form
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Mandatory Reporting Form
- Lyme Disease Notification Form
- Tuberculosis (TB) Notification Form
- Report a possible rabies exposure
Disease specific resources
| COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus nCoV) |
| Influenza |
| Lyme Disease |
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| Monkeypox |
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Monkeypox is reportable directly to public health as a disease of public health significance.
Southwestern Public Health has a limited number of vaccine clinics available for those who are eligible for pre-exposure prophylaxis vaccine. |
| Pertussis |
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| Rabies |
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| Tuberculosis |
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| Zoonotic Diseases |
Resources for Patients
Antibiotic Use
- Viruses or Bacteria - What’s Got You Sick?
- Runny Nose from a Cold - Does Your Child Need Antibiotics?
- Preventing & Treating Ear Infections
- Improving Antibiotic Use
Infectious Disease Fact Sheets
Download and print infectious disease fact sheets:
- Chickenpox
- Clostridium Difficile
- Fifth Disease
- Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease
- Hepatitis A
- iGas (Group A Streptococcal Disease)
- Measles
- Mumps
- Pertussis
- Scabies
- Strep Throat
Professional Development
Webber Teleclasses
An international lecture series on infection prevention and control topics. Visit the training schedule and recordings library which is free and accessible to anyone.