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  • Scarlet Fever

      What is it? A disease caused by the streptococcus bacteria. More common in children than adults.  What are the symptoms? Bright red cheeks and a fine red rash (feels like sandpaper.) Rash appears most often on the neck, chest, underarms, elbows, groin and inner thighs. Strawberry tongue. A…

  • Shingles

      What is it? An infection caused by a herpes virus.  The same virus causes chickenpox. Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles. The virus remains sleeping in certain nerve cells of the body for months/years and then awakens. Occurs more commonly in older people, those under stress…

  • Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

      What is it? A very contagious (easy to catch) disease of the respiratory tract, caused by bacteria found in the nose and throat of a person who is infected Young infants are at highest risk and have the most serious complications  What are the symptoms? Starts with a mild occasional cough…

  • Legionellosis

      What is Legionellosis?  Legionellosis is an acute infection which is caused by a bacterium, Legionella pneumophila. The disease has two distinct syndromic presentations. Legionnaire's Disease (the move severe pneumonic form) and a milder illness Pontiac fever. Legionella bacteria are found…

  • Cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Blind River

    (May 4, 2016) Algoma Public Health is dealing with over 50 cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in the Blind River area. Pertussis is a contagious bacterial disease which affects the respiratory system. The symptoms start with an irritating cough which gets progressively worse. The cough may be…

  • Hepatitis C in Algoma

      Bulletin: Hepatitis C in Algoma (PDF file)Hepatitis C is a viral disease that affects the liver. Left untreated, it can result in liver damage or cancer.    Hepatitis C is found in an infected person’s blood and is spread through blood or body fluids. The virus is spread by sharing needles,…

  • Training Modules

    Online Training Module   Background: This course is designed to enhance IPAC knowledge for all health-care workers. It consists of 10 modules, each taking approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. COVID-19 IPAC Fundamentals Training   Background: This course is designed to enhance IPAC knowledge…

  • Board of Health

    The Algoma Board of Health is the governing body of Algoma Public Health. It is established by the provincial public health legislation, the Health Protection and Promotion Act, RSO 1990 (HPPA) and regulations.  Boards of health are the governing body and policymakers of public health units. Boards …

  • Injury Prevention

       Although injuries are often perceived as "accidents" they are NOT acts of fate. 95% of all injuries are both predictable and preventable   What is an Injury?  An injury can be unintentional or intentional. Examples of an unintentional injury would be someone hurt from a fall or burn or in a…

  • Alcohol Liability & Youth

    Spotlight on Alcohol Liability & Youth: What Parents Need to Know!Parents need to be aware that they have a big responsibility not only to their own children, but to other children if they’re thinking about providing alcohol and/or not supervising parties. A person who holds parties for minors…

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