Invasive pneumococcal disease is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is spread through having close contact with someone who has the bacteria in their nose and mouth, including from people carrying the bacteria who have no symptoms. Infection happens when the pneumococcal bacterium gets into a normally sterile site (e.g., blood). It can cause pneumonia, sepsis (blood poisoning), and meningitis.
Local information
2025 Statistics
Incidence rate is the number of new cases of disease divided by the number of persons at risk for the disease during a particular time period.
Cases:
37*
*Includes confirmed cases in 2025.
Incidence rate per 100,000 in 2025: 24.8
Incidence rate per 100,000 of streptococcus pneumoniae, invasive by year
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More information about pneumococcal disease |
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Public Health Agency of Canada: Invasive Pneumococcal Disease |
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Reporting |
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Report to the Health Unit within one business day by fax (705-482-0670) or phone at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229 if pneumococcal disease is suspected or confirmed as per Ontario Regulation 135/18 and amendments under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., c.H.7. |
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Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have pneumococcal disease? |
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Exclude until well enough to participate in all activities. |
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Vaccine information |
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Pneumococcal disease is preventable by vaccination. Check your vaccination records or call the Vaccine Preventable Diseases program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5252 to book a vaccination appointment or to obtain additional information. |
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Healthcare provider information |
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Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: Apr 2026, by CDC