I am pregnant, have a baby under 12 months, or am immunocompromised. How can I reduce the risk of measles?

Babies under 12 months are too young for routine MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination and are at higher risk for serious illness from measles. Pregnant individuals and people who are immunocompromised are also at greater risk of complications.  To reduce the risk:  Ensure everyone in your…

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 those considering becoming pregnant discuss their…

Resources

Public Health Ontario (PHO) Reference Pages   General Best Practices for Infection Prevention and Control Programs in Ontario In All Health Care Settings, 3rd edition (PDF) Cleaning & Disinfection   Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Medical Equipment/Devices In…

Finance and Audit Committee Meetings

Social Media Terms of Use

  Posted comments and images do not necessarily represent the views of Algoma Public Health. We welcome your comments and hope you join the discussion. We cannot respond to every comment. We will, however, monitor all discussions that take place on this page. We expect a basic level of respect on…

Strategic Plan

  Vision Health for all. Together.Mission We promote and protect community health and advance health equity in Algoma. Values Excellence, Respect, Accountability & Transparency, Collaboration   Strategic Direction #1: Advance the priority public health needs of Algoma’s diverse communities.…

Employee Wellness Committee

  The goal of the Employee Engagement and Wellness Committee is to look at strategies to support an enjoyable and productive workplace while fulfilling the needs of all employees.We work to identify areas of improvement, develop strategies to enhance agency culture and provide feedback to the…

Chapter 7 - Substance Use Health

Key Messages: Like other regions in Northern Ontario, Algoma has disproportionately higher rates of opioid-relatedhospitalizations and deaths compared to Southern Ontario. In 2022, the rates of deaths and hospitalizations due to opioid toxicity in Algoma were almost three times higher than in…

Chapter 9 - Mental Health

Key Messages: Algoma residents are satisfied in their lives (93.9%)(5) though females (22.4%) are more likely to feelstressed compared to males (17.1%). The longest wait time for counselling and therapy for children and youth in Algoma was over a year (370days). Hospitalizations for self-harm in…

Chapter 10 - Oral Health

Key Messages:   Two in every 5 students entering school in Algoma have current or a history of tooth decay, indicating ahigh prevalence of dental issues among school-aged children in the region. Only 3 in 10 senior residents in Algoma reported having dental insurance coverage, highlighting a lack…