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Facility Inspection Reports
Inspection information is available online for: Childcare facilities Food premises Personal services settings Public pools and spas (Recreational water facilities) Small drinking water systems Enforcement related information is available online for: Food premises Personal service settings
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Vector borne diseases
Lyme disease is becoming mo... Algoma Public Health also investigates all reported human cases of Lyme disease and provides information on testing and treatment to clients and physicians... After removing the tick, clean the bite area and your hands-with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub or soap and water
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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
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Protect Our Community: Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings Prohibited during Stay-at-Home Order
(Joint news release with Sault Ste... Marie Police Service is actively investigating planned public gatherings... Upon attending officers identified and spoke with eight people who were taking part in the gathering... The safest way, and your first step in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Algoma is
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Naloxone
Having the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and having access to a naloxone kit, can save someone’... If you suspect someone is overdosing, call 911 and administer naloxone if available. Stay with the person until help arrives... >>Return to opioids and overdose
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Healthy Start To School
Health + Education = Opportunity Starting school is an exciting time for both children and parents. The following information will help make this a safe and healthy experience. Is your child ready for school? Has your child received the required immunizations needed to attend
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The cost of eating well in Algoma
92/month to feed a family of four (two adults and two children) and $423... Food insecurity negatively impacts physical, mental, and social wel. Food insecurity is a robust predictor of healthcare use and costs, resulting in considerable public spending on health care. Food insecurity is an income issue
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Infectious Disease
There are a variety of communicable diseases that tend to commonly ... Under the authority of the HPPA, Ontario Regulations 135/18, these diseases must be reported to the local Public Health by physicians, laboratories, and administrators of hospitals, schools, and institutions
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Infection Prevention & Control
We offer information, forms and posters in our Professional section that can assist with identifying and/or managing an outbreak in congregate settings. Visit our Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Hub for helpful resources... If yo. During evenings, weekends and holidays, contact 705-254-6611
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Travel Health Notice - Zika virus infection in the Americas
Zika virus infection is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms can include fever, headache, conjunctivitis (pink eye) and rash, along with joint and muscle pain. It is recommended that pregnant women and . The illness is typically mild and lasts only a few days






