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  • Appointment Booking Eligibility

      Starting October 28, 2024, the updated COVID-19 and annual flu vaccines are available to individuals 6 months or older... You can book an appointment For individuals over the age of 2 please reach out to a local pharmacies to get immunized for both Flu and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Blastomycosis

    Farmers, forestry workers, hunters and cottagers may be exposed to blastomycosis if contaminated soil gets disturbed. Fortunately, the fungus grows only under specific conditions and infection is rare but is known to exist in Algoma. What is blastomycosis? Blastomycosis (blasto) is a rare fungal…

  • Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1)

    Most human cases of avian flu have been linked to high risk activities such as: caring for sick birds dressing birds that died from the disease consuming duck’s blood handling birds involved in cockfighting       Precautions & Prevention   While the risk of human infection with avian influen

  • Diarrhea and Vomiting (Gastroenteritis)

    What is it? Gasteroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines which usually causes diarrhea and/or vomiting and is often referred to as the “stomach flu”. Illness may be a sign of an infection caused by a virus, bacteria or parasite.  Viral gastroenteritis is a common cause of…

  • West Nile Virus

      What is it? West Nile virus infection is caused by the West Nile virus (WNv). This virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. It can cause fever, headache and muscle aches usually lasting a week or less. Rash and swollen glands are common. Occasionally (less than 1% of…

  • What public health does for you!

    What public health does for you! - pdf version (996 KB)   A message from the Board of Health Chair Algoma Public Health has 200 dedicated employees who are passionate and committed to improving health and reducing social inequalities in health through evidence informed practice.  The Algoma…

  • Blind River office closed

    The flu clinic scheduled for tonight has been cancelled

  • Sault Ste. Marie Office Closure

      If you had an appointment, including a flu vaccination appointment, you will receive a phone call with a new appointment date and time

  • Halloween Safety Tips during COVID-19

    As the novel coronavirus and other cold and flu viruses continue to circulate in our communities, now more than ever, it’s important to avoid close contact and stay 2 metres apart from anyone outside of our immediate household

  • Ontario government puts limits on private social gatherings

     COVID-19 testing is the only reliable way to tell if cold or flu symptoms might be COVID-19

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