Theresa Tam

Theresa Tam

public health officer Canada

Dr. Theresa Tam is the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, known for her leadership in public health policy and response to health crises. She has played a vital role in managing health threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic and has been a prominent voice in advocating for public health measures. Recently, she was in the news for announcing the purchase of 500,000 doses of a bird flu vaccine to protect individuals at higher risk of exposure to avian influenza, enhancing Canada's readiness against potential health challenges.

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Canada Canada: Theresa Tam is Canada's chief public health officer who is urging Canadians to ensure their vaccinations are up to date to prevent the spread of measles. 8

The Globe and Mail: Measles could keep spreading for a year, says Canada’s chief public health officer

Canada Canada: Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, also warned earlier this year that measles cases are on the rise, mostly among unvaccinated children. 6

The Globe and Mail: Ontario Health Minister says province’s measles strategy is working as cases rise across Canada

Canada Canada: Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, said she was concerned about the global rise in measles cases combined with declining vaccination rates among school-aged children in Canada. 7

The Globe and Mail: Officials urge Canadians to get vaccinations up to date ahead of long weekend

Canada Canada: Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Theresa Tam, has said the majority of measles cases reported domestically are among unvaccinated people. 7

The Globe and Mail: Ontario measles cases rise amid growing concern about spread among unvaccinated individuals

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Theresa Tam has said Canada is seeing a spike in infections and recorded more cases in the first two months of this year than in all of 2024. 7

BBC: Second person dies in US measles outbreak

Canada Canada: Dr. Theresa Tam is Canada's Chief Public Health Officer warning about potential measles infections. 8

The Globe and Mail: Canada’s chief public health officer warns of potential rise in measles cases ahead of spring travel season

Canada Canada: Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam said in a statement about the vaccine distribution. 8

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa purchases 500,000 doses of bird flu vaccine for people at higher risk of catching virus