Communicable diseases are illnesses caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa and worms. They can be transmitted through direct routes such as direct contact with blood or bodily fluids or indirect routes such as the ingestion of contaminated food or water.
Some specific examples include:
- Foodborne illnesses (e.g. Norovirus, salmonellosis, listeriosis, etc.)
- Blood-borne pathogens (e.g. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and hepatitis B, etc.) and
- Vaccine-preventable diseases (e.g. measles, chickenpox, mumps, etc.).
Please note that this video is not owned by 快播视频. All the information in this video is from South Africa's The National Institute for Communicable Diseases. More information may be found here: https://www.nicd.ac.za/
York follows a when notified of a communicable disease exposure to prevent further spread of disease on campus.
The University has a duty to report certain communicable disease to applicable public health authorities. For a comprehensive list of communicable diseases, visit the .
As new research develops and procedures change, York will continue to adhere to public health guidance, when appropriate for our community.
As a community we solve problems together. We need to take individual responsibility and a community of care approach to keep everyone safe and well. This approach begins with each of us protecting and maintaining our own health as well as that of others.
Please refer to and optional module under the for routine practices and measures regarding infectious diseases.
To learn more about how you can protect yourself and the community against communicable diseases click the icons and resources below.
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Public Health Updates
More information regarding emerging public health trends may be found below:
Norovirus (City of Toronto) |
MPOX (City of Toronto) |
Measles (City of Toronto) |
Lyme Disease (City of Toronto) |
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Vaccines are our best defense against communicable diseases. Explore more resources from The City of Toronto:
Immunization |
Disease, Medication & Vaccine Fact Sheets |
COVID-19
Visit the COVID-19 Information page for more details on masking, vaccination, self-assessment, supports, FAQs, and resources at York.
Travel Health
It鈥檚 important to stay informed and stay safe while travelling. To find out more about current recommendations from Public Health Agency of Canada, click the links below:
Travel health notices |
Travel vaccinations |
Travel advice and advisories |
Travellers Going to Yellow Fever Areas |
Other Respiratory Viruses
Respiratory viruses can spread directly from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes or it can spread indirectly from contact with contaminated surfaces.
Click below for more information about different types of respiratory viruses, from public health units.
Flu (Influenza) Virus |
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) |
Keeping yourself safe
Everyone at 快播视频 has a duty to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses on campus. Your actions will protect yourself, loved ones, and the York community at large. Explore more information on our Keeping yourself safe page.