{"id":3048,"date":"2023-06-05T14:59:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T18:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/?page_id=3048"},"modified":"2025-06-18T16:40:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:40:57","slug":"communicable-disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/communicable-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Communicable Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some specific examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foodborne illnesses (e.g. Norovirus, salmonellosis, listeriosis, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood-borne pathogens (e.g. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and hepatitis B, etc.) and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccine-preventable diseases (e.g. measles, chickenpox, mumps, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"COMMUNICABLE DISEASES | What? Why? How?\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LBkXQ_mBO3Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><em>Please note that this video is not owned by ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ. 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\/<\/em><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>York follows a <a href=\"https:\/\/yulink-new.yorku.ca\/documents\/20182\/1360664\/Communicable+Disease+Protocol+for+Employees+and+Managers\/77412478-b633-480b-83e4-cc33593fc808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Communicable Disease Protocol<\/a> when notified of a communicable disease exposure to prevent further spread of disease on campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University has a duty to report certain communicable disease to applicable public health authorities. For a comprehensive list of communicable diseases, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/989f-PublicHealthReportable-DoPHSJuly2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toronto Public Health List of Reportable Diseases page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As new research develops and procedures change, York will continue to adhere to public health guidance, when appropriate for our community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a community we solve problems together.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please refer to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/yulink-new.yorku.ca\/documents\/20182\/1360664\/Infection+Prevention+and+Control+%28IPAC%29+Awareness+Program\/cf86863d-d7dd-40f8-bc0c-4237fb2fa1bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">York's Infection Prevention and Control Measures Awareness Program<\/a>&nbsp;and optional module under the <a href=\"https:\/\/yulearn.yorku.ca\/local\/yulearn\/learning_opportunity.php?id=218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health and Safety Orientation<\/a> for routine practices and measures regarding infectious diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about how you can protect yourself and the community against communicable diseases click the icons and resources below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/covid19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>COVID-19<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/keeping-yourself-safe\/\">Keeping yourself safe<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/Students-Walking-Campus-Walk-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/Students-Walking-Campus-Walk-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/Students-Walking-Campus-Walk-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/Students-Walking-Campus-Walk-2.jpg 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Health Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More information regarding emerging public health trends may be found below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Norovirus<\/strong> (City of Toronto) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/diseases-medications-vaccines\/norovirus-fact-sheet\/\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www-toronto-ca.translate.goog\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/diseases-medications-vaccines\/norovirus-fact-sheet\/?_x_tr_sl=en&amp;_x_tr_tl=fr&amp;_x_tr_hl=en\">FR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MPOX <\/strong>(City of Toronto) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/health-programs-advice\/mpox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www-toronto-ca.translate.goog\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/health-programs-advice\/mpox\/?_x_tr_sl=en&amp;_x_tr_tl=fr&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=nui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FR<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measles <\/strong>(City of Toronto)  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/diseases-medications-vaccines\/measles-fact-sheet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www-toronto-ca.translate.goog\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/diseases-medications-vaccines\/measles-fact-sheet\/?_x_tr_sl=en&amp;_x_tr_tl=fr&amp;_x_tr_hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FR<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lyme Disease<\/strong> (City of Toronto) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/health-programs-advice\/lyme-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www-toronto-ca.translate.goog\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/health-programs-advice\/lyme-disease\/?_x_tr_sl=en&amp;_x_tr_tl=fr&amp;_x_tr_hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hepatitiseducation.med.ubc.ca\/types-of-viral-hepatitis\/\">Hepatitis: Know your ABCs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticktool.etick.ca\/\"><strong>TickTOOL: How to protect yourself from ticks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/06\/Module-7-image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/06\/Module-7-image-6.png 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/06\/Module-7-image-6-400x255.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vaccine Preventable Diseases <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaccines are our best defense against communicable diseases.&nbsp;Explore more resources from The City of Toronto:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Immunization<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/health-programs-advice\/immunization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www-toronto-ca.translate.goog\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/health-programs-advice\/immunization\/?_x_tr_sl=en&amp;_x_tr_tl=fr&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=nui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FR<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disease, Medication &amp; Vaccine Fact Sheets<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/diseases-medications-vaccines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www-toronto-ca.translate.goog\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/diseases-medications-vaccines\/?_x_tr_sl=en&amp;_x_tr_tl=fr&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=nui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/vaccine-testing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/vaccine-testing.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/vaccine-testing-400x295.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/covid19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COVID-19 Information page<\/a> for more details on masking, vaccination, self-assessment, supports, FAQs, and resources at York.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/travel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/travel.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/travel-400x295.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-994ef3ab-3ec5-4b44-9bd0-edd404440ee1\">Travel Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-ff560f59-cd36-4f54-afcb-457d6f0b841f\">It\u2019s 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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/health-safety\/vaccines\"><\/a><strong>Travel health notices<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/health-safety\/travel-health-notices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/voyage.gc.ca\/voyager\/sante-securite\/conseils-sante-voyageurs?_ga=2.254883983.643697969.1683221646-1612651929.1682365237&amp;_gac=1.205186596.1683221646.EAIaIQobChMI5bjOwdGD-gIVj8mUCR2UPAuLEAAYASAAEgLeU_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/advisories\"><\/a><strong>Travel vaccinations<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/health-safety\/vaccines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/voyage.gc.ca\/voyager\/sante-securite\/vaccins?_ga=2.172656225.330390684.1683128195-1612651929.1682365237&amp;_gac=1.247079216.1682951188.EAIaIQobChMIvuP0ifq8-QIVZcmUCR1QKwjhEAAYASAAEgKdpPD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/travel-health\/yellow-fever\/travellers-going-yellow-fever-areas.html\"><\/a><strong>Travel advice and advisories<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/advisories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/voyage.gc.ca\/voyager\/avertissements?_ga=2.221488472.1983100917.1685545852-19153391.1642432381\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travellers Going to Yellow Fever Areas<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/travel-health\/yellow-fever\/travellers-going-yellow-fever-areas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/fr\/sante-publique\/services\/sante-voyageurs\/fievre-jaune\/voyageurs-rendent-endroit-existe-risque-transmission-fievre-jaune.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/06\/Module-7-image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/06\/Module-7-image-7.png 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/06\/Module-7-image-7-400x255.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Respiratory Viruses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click below for more information about different types of respiratory viruses, from public health units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flu (Influenza) Virus<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/health-programs-advice\/immunization\/influenza-flu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www-toronto-ca.translate.goog\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/health-programs-advice\/immunization\/influenza-flu\/?_x_tr_sl=en&amp;_x_tr_tl=fr&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=nui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FR<\/a>        <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/diseases\/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/fr\/sante-publique\/services\/maladies\/virus-respiratoire-syncytial-vrs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wechu.org\/z-health-topics\/common-cold-viral-upper-respiratory-infection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cold (Upper Respiratory Infection)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/content\/dam\/phac-aspc\/documents\/services\/publications\/diseases-conditions\/poster-help-reduce-spread-respiratory-viruses\/help-reduce-spread-respiratory-viruses-factsheet-eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Help reduce the spread of<br>respiratory viruses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/Students-in-Commons-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/Students-in-Commons-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/Students-in-Commons-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2023\/05\/Students-in-Commons-1.jpg 1218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping yourself safe <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/hr\/keeping-yourself-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keeping yourself safe page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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