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Given the heightened surveillance systems in many countries, it is expected
that a number of cases in travellers will be reported. Health Canada
will continue to verify such reports with the World
Health Organization .
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Update: Health Canada activities with
respect to SARS (January 2004)
Health Canada has taken action in the following areas to strengthen its
capacity to respond to future infectious disease outbreaks, including
a possible re-emergence of SARS.
Health Canada's Preparedness
for and Response to Respiratory Infections Season and the Possible
Re-emergence of SARS
The purpose of this document is to describe the Health Canada (HC) framework
and its components, most of which have been developed in collaboration
with expert advisory groups, international bodies and provincial and
territorial partners to protect the health of Canadians.
It's Your
Health - SARS (fact sheet) 
For most Canadians, the risk of getting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
(SARS) is extremely low. However, it is important to know the symptoms
and risk factors of SARS, so you can take steps to minimize your risk.
Learning from SARS - Renewal of Public Health
in Canada
The National Advisory Committee on SARS and Public Health was established in
early May 2003 by the Minister of Health of the Government of Canada, the Hon.
A. Anne McLellan, in the circumstances surrounding the outbreak of Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome [SARS].
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Archived Information
Archived Information
- Spring/Summer 2003
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