Pregnancy Options

  If you think you may be pregnant, there are options for you whether the pregnancy was planned or not. The first step is to determine if you are pregnant by doing a pregnancy test.   When should I Take a Pregnancy Test? A pregnancy test is most accurate if it is done at least 7 days past an…

Pinworms

Tuberculosis

  Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious bacterial disease that usually involves the lungs.  The disease occurs worldwide, but it is more common in underdeveloped countries.   How is TB spread? TB is spread by respiratory droplets.  Coughing and sneezing are methods that can expel the bacteria into…

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…

Hantavirus

  What is hantavirus? It's a virus that can cause a rare but very serious lung disease called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). The virus was first found in people in 1993 but has probably existed for many years.   The first cases were in rural areas of the southwest United States. The U.S.…

Lyme Disease

      **For more information on where blacklegged ticks live, how to avoid bites, and the process for submitting a tick locally visit our Ticks page.     On This Page: What is Lyme disease What is a blacklegged tick Where is the blacklegged tick found in Ontario? How do blacklegged ticks…

Yersinia Enterocolitica

  What is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Yersinia. In the United States, most human illness is caused by one species, Y. enterocolitica. Infection with Y. enterocolitica can cause a variety of symptoms depending on the age of the person…

Toxic Drugs in Algoma

Community Assessment and Next Steps   The purpose of this report is to provide a general understanding of the toxic drug crisis, how it is being experienced in Algoma, and what we can do as a community to respond. It is critical to ensure that local response efforts are evidence-informed,…

Selling Food From Home

  Are you selling food to the public from your home?   If you are selling food out of your home you are required to have an inspection from Algoma Public Health and a permit of approval.   Food Vendor Inspection Application Please complete the application form below:   Home Kitchen Inspection…

Food Safety at Home

Safe food handling at home starts with four basic pillars: clean: wash hands and surfaces often separate: don’t cross-contaminate cook: cook to proper temperature chill: refrigerate promptly Learn more about the general principles of food safety by attending a food handler training and…