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2011 Vector Borne Disease Prevention Plan (PDF 187mb, 41pages)
The 2011 Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Plan continues the enhanced surveillance from last year and focuses on West Nile Virus (WNV) and the two other vector-borne diseases of concern in Ontario: Lyme disease and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
2010 Vector Borne Disease in the Region of Peel (PDF 116kb, 29 pages)
Since 2000, the Region of Peel has monitored the risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) transmission to humans. In 2009, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) expanded the WNV program to include additional vector-borne diseases. The following report provides information about the transmission and health effects of the vector-borne diseases of concern in Peel region, as well as details and results of surveillance and risk reduction activities undertaken in 2010.

2010 Vector Borne Disease Prevention Plan (PDF 132kb, 33 pages)
The 2010 Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Plan focuses on West Nile Virus (WNV) but also addresses two other vector-borne diseases of concern in Ontario: Lyme disease and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
2009 Vector Borne Disease in the Region of Peel (PDF 579kb, 41 pages)
The report provides information about the transmission and health effects of the vector-borne diseases of concern in Peel, as well as details and results of surveillance and risk reduction activities undertaken in 2009.
2009 Vector Borne Disease Prevention Plan (PDF 200kb, 34 pages)
In the past six years, the West Nile Virus (WNV) Prevention Plan was reviewed and adopted by the Region of Peel Council. In 2009, the WNV Prevention Plan has been transitioned to a Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Plan which focuses on WNV but also addresses two other vector-borne diseases of concern in Ontario: Lyme disease and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
2008 West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel (PDF 386kb, 59 pages)
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne disease which poses potential health risks to humans. While WNV was first detected in North America in 1999, WNV activity in Peel Region first occurred among birds and mosquitoes in 2001. During the following year (2002), the greatest number of confirmed human cases in Peel Region occurred, including two deaths.
West Nile Virus Prevention Plan 2008 (PDF 118kb, 30 pages)
The Region of Peel has developed a 2008 WNV Prevention Plan. Activities outlined in the plan include public education, monitoring for WNV in people and the environment and implementing measures to reduce mosquito breeding in Peel in 2008.
West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel - 2007 (PDF 398kb, 58 pages)
Surveillance results of human cases, birds and mosquitoes in 2007 showed a decrease in West Nile Virus (WNV) activity in the Region of Peel and across Ontario. However, some western provinces such as Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta saw increased activity. A record number of 1,422 human cases occurred in Saskatchewan. In comparison, 15 human cases occurred in Ontario.
West Nile Virus Prevention Plan 2007
The Region of Peel has developed a 2007 WNV Prevention Plan. Activities outlined in the plan include public education, monitoring for WNV in people and the environment and implementing measures to reduce mosquito breeding in Peel in 2007.
West Nile Virus Prevention Plan 2006
Peel Public Health’s 2006 West Nile Virus Prevention Plan identifies the activities the Medical Officer of Health intends to carry out in order to comply with Ontario Regulation 199/03 “Control of the West Nile Virus.
West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel 2006 Report
This annual West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel report presents the surveillance data and information on the risk reduction activities for 2006. This report follows the 2006 WNV Prevention Plan set out and adopted by the Region of Peel Council.
West Nile Virus Prevention Plan 2005
The extent to which WN virus causes illness in Peel will determine the need for, and scale of ongoing mosquito control efforts.
West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel 2005 Report
This annual West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel report presents the surveillance data and information on the risk reduction activities for 2005. This report follows the 2005 WNV Prevention Plan set out and adopted by the Region of Peel Council.
West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel 2004 Report
This third report of WNV in the Region of Peel describes findings from 2004 local monitoring activities.
West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel 2003 Report
This second report of WNV in the Region of Peel describes findings from 2003 local monitoring activities involving dead birds, adult mosquitoes, larval mosquitoes, pesticides and people. Comparisons between findings from the 2002 and 2003 WNV seasons are provided where appropriate.
West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel 2002 Technical Report
Surveillance and comparison of the timing of dead crow sightings, WNV-positive mosquito pools and human cases in Mississauga.

West Nile Virus Prevention Plan 2007

Title	Size	# of Pages
Executive Summary	25KB	4
Introduction	28KB	3
Public Education and Community Outreach	30KB	3
Surveillance Human Bird Mosquito Pesticide Effects	37KB	7
Mosquito Reduction Larval Mosquito Reduction Adult Mosquito Reduction	53KB	11

West Nile Virus Prevention Plan 2006

Title	Size	# of Pages
Executive Summary	25KB	3
Introduction	23KB	1
Public Education and Community Outreach	36KB	3
Surveillance Human Bird Mosquito Pesticide Effects	52KB	7
Mosquito Reduction Larval Mosquito Reduction Adult Mosquito Reduction	72KB	11

West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel 2006 Report

Title	Size	# of Pages
Entire Report	1.7MB	140
Acronyms	14KB	1
List of Figures	20KB	2
List of Tables	18KB	1
List of Maps	14KB	1
Executive Summary	23KB	4
Introduction	17KB	2
Human Case Surveillance	184KB	12
Dead Bird Surveillance	730KB	20
Adult Mosquito Surveillance	470KB	22
Larval Mosquito Surveillance	214KB	8
Larval Mosquito Reduction	348KB	12
Other Animal Surveillance	25KB	1
Risk Assessment	28KB	2
Public Education and Community Outreach	183KB	7
Ward Profiles of WNV Activity	360KB	11
Evaluation and Conclusions	22KB	3
References	20KB	3
Acknowlegements	14KB	1
Appendices, Tables, & Figures	85KB	20

West Nile Virus Prevention Plan 2005

Title	Size	# of Pages
Executive Summary	33KB	4
Introduction	32KB	3
Public Education and Community Outreach	42KB	4
Surveillance Human Bird Mosquito Pesticide Effects	56KB	7
Mosquito Reduction Larval Mosquito Reduction Adult Mosquito Reduction	101KB	10

West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel 2005 Report

Title	Size	# of Pages
Executive Summary	29KB	4
Introduction	19KB	2
Human Case Surveillance	207KB	11
Dead Bird Surveillance	737KB	17
Adult Mosquito Surveillance	262KB	16
Larval Mosquito Surveillance	188KB	7
Larval Mosquito Reduction	109KB	6
Other Animal Surveillance	25KB	1
Risk Assessment	29KB	2
Public Education and Community Outreach	166KB	4
Ward Profiles of WNV Activity	595KB	11
Conclusion	27KB	3
References	19KB	2
Acknowlegements	11KB	1
Appendices, Tables, & Figures	892KB	18

West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel 2004 Report

Title	Size	# of Pages
Entire Report	1.3MB	78
Executive Summary	32KB	5
Introduction	57KB	3
Dead Bird Surveillance	390KB	11
Adult Mosquito Surveillance	711KB	13
Larval Mosquito Surveillance	195KB	8
Larval Mosquito Reduction	212KB	11
Human Case Surveillance	124KB	4
Other Animal Surveillance	79KB	2
Conclusion	50KB	2
References	87KB	5
Appendices, Tables, & Figures	178KB	4
Acknowlegements	10KB	1

West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel 2003 Report

Title	Size	# of Pages
Entire Report	1.4MB	86
Executive Summary	263KB	4
Introduction	260KB	2
Dead Bird Surveillance	465KB	7
Adult Mosquito Surveillance	495KB	13
Larval Mosquito Surveillance	421KB	9
Larval Mosquito Control and Enviornment Monitoring	274KB	6
Human Case Surveillance	367KB	7
Comparison of the Timing of Dead Crow Sightings, WNV-Positive Mosquito Pools and Human Cases in Mississauga	261KB	2
Other Animal Surveillance	257KB	2
Conclusion	264KB	1
References	289KB	5
Appendices	258KB	4

West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel 2002 Technical Report

Title	Size	# of Pages
Entire Report	870KB	62
Executive Summary and Introduction	351KB	6
Dead Bird Surveillance	187KB	2
Adult Mosquito Surveillance	289KB	12
Mosquito Breeding Site (Larval) Surveillance	89KB	4
Human Case Surveillance	207KB	10
Comparison of the Timing of Dead Crow Sightings, WNV-Positive Mosquito Pools and Human Cases in Mississauga	86KB	2
Other Animal Surveillance and Conclusion	103KB	2
References and Appendices	161KB	13