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  • Potential blue-green algae bloom in Cloudy Lake

    Algoma Public Health is advising residents and visitors of a potential blue-green algae bloom in Cloudy Lake in Echo Bay... “Symptoms may include vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps or skin, eyes, nose and throat irritation... Boiling or adding bleach to the water increases the amount of toxin

  • Confirmed Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Cloudy Lake

    This is a follow up to the n... They are often present in low numbers and barely visible... “Symptoms may include vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps or skin, eyes, nose and throat irritation... Boiling or adding bleach to the water increases the amount of toxins and does not make it safe to use

  • Potential blue-green algae bloom in Echo Lake

    Algoma Public Health, in consultation with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is advising residents and visitors of a potential blue-green algae bloom in Echo Lake in Garden River First Nation and Kehoe Township... “Symptoms may include vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cram

  • Campylobacteriosis

    Prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen by cleaning with soap and hot water all counter tops and utensils after contact with raw meats and poultry, especially before using these areas to prepare ready-to-eat foods. If possible use separate cutting boards for preparing raw foods and cooked foods. C

  • E.coli Bacteria

      What is E... Drink only pasteurized apple cide... Clean and sanitize counter tops and utensils after these have been in contact with raw meats and poultry. Use separate work surfaces and utensils for preparing raw and cooked foods... Under 10% of individuals with E...   What is the treatment? Generally, an E

  • Salmonellosis

      What Is Salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food-borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria... Dehydration is possible in cases where diarrhea is severe... iguana... Clean and sanitize counter tops and utensils after contact with raw meats and poultry, Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating

  • Mpox

    What is Mpox?   Mpox is a rare viral illness typically spread by very close contact with someone who has Mpox. The virus is similar to smallpox but is less contagious and has milder symptoms... Mpox can be tr... If you live with other people, isolate in your own room and use a separate bathroom if possible

  • Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1)

    Avian Influenza (AI) is a disease caused by a virus that primarily infects domestic poultry and wild birds such as geese, duck... If contact is unavoidable, wear gloves and avoid contact with blood, body fluids and feces. You should then follow any contact by washing your hands with soap and warm water

  • Infant Feeding

    Feeding support and baby weight checks are available through the Infant Feeding Clinic at Algoma Public Health.   Call to make an appointment:Blind River, 9 Lawton Street, P0R 1B0Tel: (705) 356-2551 TF: 888-356-2551 (within the Algoma district only) Elliot Lake, 302 - 31 Nova Scotia Walk (ELNOS Build

  • Head Lice

    Timing is important... Isopropyl myristate 50% (Resultz) is an alternative treatment for use in individuals four years and older...  This is easier if a cream rinse is used after treatment but avoid after use of NIX...   CLEANING PERSONAL ITEMS: Extra house cleaning and use of insecticide sprays are not nee