Isoniazid (INH)

A patient’s guide to taking medicine for TBWhat is INH?Isoniazid (INH) is an antibiotic medicine used to treat tuberculosis (TB). There are two ways it is used:1. To treat inactive (latent) TB2. To cure TB disease (when taken with other medicines)The TB germs are very strong and are hard to get rid …

Group A Streptococcal Infection

What is Group A Streptococcus (GAS)?Group A Streptococcus (Strep) bacteria are commonly found in the throat and on the skin. The bacteria can be present and cause no symptoms of disease, but they may also cause infections that range from mild to severe and even life threatening. The majority of GAS …

Diseases of Public Health Significance

  The following suspect and confirmed Diseases of Public Health Significance (O. Reg. 135/18 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act) are reportable to the local Medical Officer of Health. All diseases must be communicated using the two-step system below:   Step 1: Complete Fillable Reporting …

Point of Care Risk Assessments (PCRA) & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Privacy

Algoma Public Health is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal health information. Personal Health Information is being collected under the authority of the following: Health Protection and Promotion Act Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act…

Winter Sun Safety

Don't be fooled by cold temperatures and snow, the potential for sunburn in the winter can still be very high. Rain, sunshine, or snow, protect your skin against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV rays). In the winter, UV rays reflect off snow as much as 88%.This can nearly double the …

Alcohol

  While drinking alcohol is a personal choice we encourage you to consider reducing your health risk by reducing the amount you drink. Check out the Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health for facts about alcohol and information on safer drinking tips. This new guidance provides people with the…

Alcohol Section References

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Naloxone

What is naloxoneThe Good Samaritan Act Where can I get naloxoneNaloxone distribution to community agencies What is naloxone?   Naloxone is a safe medication that temporarily reverses the effects of opioids. NALOXONE DOES NOT REVERSE AN OVERDOSE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS. Naloxone can be given by…

Recreational Water

  Algoma Public Health is responsible for ensuring that recreational water use in the District of Algoma, ranging from hotel pools and spas to your local area public beach are safe for swimming. APH's recreational water program does not include private pools and hot tubs.Beach warnings in Algoma…