Pharmacies Offering COVID-19 Vaccines

Pharmacies Offering COVID-19 Vaccines

Algoma Public Health confirms second resident to test positive for COVID-19 with travel to Michigan

"As we prepare to see more people with COVID-19 in Algoma, this is an important reminder that anyone who is returning from recent travel could have been exposed...  And anyone who is ill with even mild symptoms, should stay home... COVID-19 testing is not helpful if you are not sick and have no symptoms

Fifth Algoma resident to test positive for COVID-19, with travel to Mexico

Anyone who is ill, even with mild symptoms, must stay home... COVID-19 testing is not helpful if you are not sick and have no symptoms. To reduce the spread of germs including the flu and COVID-19, APH recommends that you: Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer Avoid touchi

Prevention and Management of Diarrheal Infections

Before and after preparing and eating food After handling any animals and their waste...  Cleaning and Sanitizing is Important! Handle laundry with care, especially soiled bedding, underclothing and towel... Kitchens:  Wash and rinse dishes, counters and tables as you normally would with soap and water

Chapter 1 - Demographics and Life Expectancy

Key Messages: Algoma is home to an aging population, with a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 years and older compared to Northeast Public Health Units (NE PHUs) and Ontario...2 and 81...6% between 2021 and 2026...7 years old) and Ontario residents (41.8 years old)...8 and 41...3%) and Ontario (18...2 years and 84

COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings to Open for All Children Aged Five to 11 in the Algoma district

3% of youth are fully vaccinated with two doses... Marie and area, Central and East Algoma or north... Call PUC Services (705-759-6522) once you have an appointment time confirmed and they will help you book safe, free transportation to and from your appointment. Accessible transportation is also available

2017 - Bulletin: Alcohol and Cancer

Having 1-3 drinks a day can increase your risk of cancer for the following types:¹ Mouth/throat Voice box Liver Esophageal Breast (women) Colorectal Between 2010 and 2012 in Algoma, estimates show alcohol use is responsible for:²,³   173 new cases of cancer 63 deaths from cancer Self-reported

Algoma Public Health is reporting 64 new cases of COVID-19

Omicron is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in Ontario, which was expected based on provincial modeling.   We contin.   To mitigate transmission of Omicron and severe health outcomes from COVID-19, case and contact management in Ontario has shifted to treat all cases of COVID-19 as suspect Omicron

Wildfire Smoke and Your Health

Anyone with these severe symptoms should seek prompt medical care.   Those most at risk are: Children Elderly Pregnant women Anyone with a heart or lung condition Anyone doing strenuous exercise or work   Here are some other ways to reduce your risk during possible wildfire smoke exposure: Limit