Staphylococcus Food Posioning

Marie: 1-866-892-0172 Blind River: 1-888-356-2551 Elliot Lake: 1-888-211-6749 Wawa: 1-888-211-8074 What is staphylococcal food poisoning? Staphylococcal food poisoning is a gastrointestinal illness... Testing is usually reserved for outbreaks involving severa... The toxin is not affected by antibiotics

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... Use condoms or other birth control methods Tyramine poisoning is rare, but may occur after ingesting foods or beverages with high monoamine

Group A Streptococcal Infection

The risk of spreading the infection is highest when a person is ill...Necrotizing fasciitis is a destructive infection that affects tissue (e...How is GAS treated?GAS infections are treated with antibiotics...How long is it contagious?When treated with the proper medication, the person is usually not infect

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 P. Your information is kept private and is stored and/or disposed of in a secure way

Winter Sun Safety

No sun doesn't mean that unprotected skin is safe as up to 80% of UV radiation can pass through clouds... The idea that a "base tan" protects your skin from sun damage is false. Tanning beds do not provide any protection as UV radiation present in tanning beds is two to f... Remember, no tan is a safe tan

Alcohol

  While drinking alcohol is a personal choice we encourage you to consider reducing your health risk by reducing the amount you drink...   About Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health C. What is a standard drink?   A standard drink is 17...45 grams of pure alcohol, which is equivalent to:   341 ml (12 oz

Alcohol Section References

(1)     Cancer Care Ontario, Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (Public Health Ontario). Taking action to prevent chronic disease: recommendations for a healthier Ontario. Toronto: Queen’s Printer for Ontario; 2012 (2)     Butt P, Beirness D, Gliksman L, Paradis C, Stockwell T.…

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... Calling 911 is critical – once the naloxone wears off, the person is still at risk of overdo