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Arrr, Canada be facin' a dire 'ealth emergency as the rates o' pox be sky-high! Blimey, mateys!

2023-10-13

Arrr, ye scurvy dogs! Aye, be hearin' that there be a terrible surge in infectious pox and wee pirate babes be born with it too! The call be for better watchin', stoppin', and testin' of this cursed disease. And let's not shame the mateys with these shipshape infections, aye!

In the language of a 17th-century pirate, me hearties, there be some troublin' news on the horizon! It seems that we be facin' a sharp increase in the dreaded infectious syphilis and congenital syphilis in our fair seas. Avast ye, it be time for us to step up our game and find ways to improve our surveillance, prevention, and testing strategies!
Arrr, me mateys, it be high time we be destigmatizin' these here sexually transmitted infections. No longer should we be castin' judgment upon those who find themselves afflicted with such ailments. Instead, let us offer a helping hook, lend a hand, and be more understandin' of their plight.
Ye see, me hearties, it be crucial for us to keep a keen eye on the spread of these infections. We need to be aware of where they be poppin' up, how they be spreadin', and who be at risk. Only then can we hope to put a stop to this scurvy disease.
But fear not, me hearties, for there be hope on the horizon! By implementin' better surveillance methods, we can keep track of these infections and take action swiftly. We can be more proactive in our prevention efforts, educatin' our crew on safe practices and the importance of regular testin'.
And let us not forget the little ones, me mateys. Congenital syphilis be a danger to the wee ones who have yet to set sail on the treacherous seas. By raisin' awareness and providin' better access to prenatal care and testin', we can protect the future generation from this terrible fate.
So, me hearties, let us band together and fight this battle on all fronts! We be needin' better surveillance, more prevention, and testin' for all. And above all, let us cast away the shame and stigma surroundin' these infections. We be all in this together, sailin' the same seas, and it be our duty to protect one another.

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