Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a respiratory disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB can be spread through the air when a person with active disease in their lungs or airways coughs, sneezes or talks. Exposure to TB can also result in latent TB infection (LTBI) – those with LTBI do not have symptoms and cannot spread TB to others. TB is preventable, treatable and curable with antibiotics.
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PHO Rounds: Respiratory Season 2026–27, Part 2: Overview of Seasonal Respiratory Virus Immunizations in Ontario
The Rounds will review the immunization products available this fall in Ontario, summarize the evidence supporting their use, and highlight new recommendations and changes to the immunization landscape for the 2026–27 respiratory season.
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20 Oct 2025
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