Updates and information for dental hygienists
CDHA is actively reviewing and assessing relevant information for dental
hygienists related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus infection. Check back for
additional information as the situation evolves.
November 15 Update | FR
Health Canada authorizes the use of two bivalent COVID-19 vaccines that target BA.4/5 and NACI updates their guidance on the use COVID-19 boosters. Read more
September 15 Update | FR
Health Canada authorizes the first bivalent vaccine to target Omicron, a statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) on Fall vaccination programs, details on counterfeit rapid antigen tests and a guide on the rates of myocarditis post COVID-19 infection and vaccination. Read more
August 2 Update | FR
Health Canada authorizes Moderna for children 6 months to 5 years of age, NACI provides guidance on fall boosters, research on Omicron in children, importance of a 4th dose for LTC residents, Canada’s vaccine injury support program, and more. Read more
July 4 Update | FR
Information on the spread of omicron in Canada, hybrid immunity, the risk of long-COVID after an omicron infection, the rise of new omicron variants and more. Read more
Outbreak update
Refer to the Government of Canada for the latest on the current situation and
the risk to Canadians.
Guidance for health professionals
Refer to the Government of Canada’s updates on what health professionals need
to know about coronaviruses, the spectrum of illness, transmission, detection
and reporting, infection prevention and control, and treatment. Health
professionals in Canada have a critical role to play in identifying, reporting
and managing potential cases of novel coronavirus infection.
World Health Organization – Coronavirus
Provincial or territorial resources
Additional information about the evolving situation may be found on your
province’s or territory’s government website.
Contacting the manufacturers for the equipment used in your practice may also
provide product advice that may assist.
Contact CDHA Dental Hygiene Practice:
alerts@cdha.ca