Theresa Tam
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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Dr. Theresa Tam, the outgoing Chief Public Health Officer, expressed concerns about the adequacy of national vaccine coverage surveys.
‘If the numbers are right, we’re in trouble’: Behind the comeback of measles in Canada
Canada· 2025-12-19
Theresa Tam, Canada’s outgoing chief public-health officer, called on Canadians in May to bolster vaccinations to stop the disease’s preventable spread.
Canada expected to lose long-standing measles-elimination statusCanada· 2025-11-10
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s former chief public health officer, has been appointed as an officer of the Order of Canada.
Theresa Tam, Bonnie Henry among Order of Canada recipientsCanada· 2025-06-30
Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, ends her term on June 20.
Theresa Tam bids farewell as Canada’s top public health officerCanada· 2025-06-13
Canada’s chief public health officer, Theresa Tam, urged all Canadians to make sure their vaccinations are up to date.
Politics Insider: Canada Post should phase out door-to-door delivery, report recommendsCanada· 2025-05-18
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.
Measles could keep spreading for a year, says Canada’s chief public health officerCanada· 2025-05-16Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, also warned earlier this year that measles cases are on the rise, mostly among unvaccinated children.
Ontario Health Minister says province’s measles strategy is working as cases rise across CanadaCanada· 2025-05-07
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.
Officials urge Canadians to get vaccinations up to date ahead of long weekendCanada· 2025-04-17
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Theresa Tam, has said the majority of measles cases reported domestically are among unvaccinated people.
Ontario measles cases rise amid growing concern about spread among unvaccinated individualsCanada· 2025-03-20
Theresa Tam is Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer who noted that recent measles infections were due to exposure in Canada.
Health officials highlight accelerated MMR vaccine guidance in measles outbreak areas of OntarioCanada· 2025-03-20
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.
Second person dies in US measles outbreak
United Kingdom· 2025-03-07Dr. Theresa Tam is Canada's Chief Public Health Officer warning about potential measles infections.
Canada’s chief public health officer warns of potential rise in measles cases ahead of spring travel seasonCanada· 2025-03-06Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam recently warned measles cases are on the rise in parts of the country.
As childhood vaccination rates slide in Canada, health-care providers look for new ways to fight skepticismCanada· 2025-03-01
Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam said in a statement about the vaccine distribution.
Ottawa purchases 500,000 doses of bird flu vaccine for people at higher risk of catching virusCanada· 2025-02-19Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, is raising the alarm about falling vaccination rates for measles.
Globe editorial: Success of vaccines lets people forget diseases still lurkCanada· 2025-02-08