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Syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea remain among the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and persistently high rates of these infections in Ontario underscore the need for innovative prevention strategies. Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) is an emerging approach that, when used alongside existing STI prevention methods, has the potential to reduce bacterial STI rates. This session will begin with an overview of recent epidemiologic trends for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea in Ontario. It will review new recommendations on the use of Doxy-PEP from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and use a case example to highlight how Doxy-PEP can be incorporated into STI care. The presentation will showcase practical PHAC tools and resources designed to support healthcare professionals in implementing these recommendations.

Intended audience:
Public health physicians and nurses, researchers, public health professionals who work in STBBI, community health workers, pharmacists.

By the end of this event, participants will be able to:

• Describe recent epidemiologic trends for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea in Ontario.
• Apply national recommendations on the use of Doxy-PEP for the prevention of bacterial sexually transmitted infections.
• Refer to the Public Health Agency of Canada’s sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) resources for healthcare professionals to make evidence-informed decisions about STI prevention and management.

The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.

Public Health Ontario Grand Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” on the registration form.

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities.

PHO Grand Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact events@oahpp.ca

Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or events@oahpp.ca.