Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Virus is found in nose and throat discharges and stool of an infected person... Marie: 705-942-4646 Blind River: 705-356-2551 Elliot Lake: 705-848-2314 Wawa: 705-856-7208    How is it spread? By direct contact wi... How is it treated? No specific treatment... Discard soiled tissues and diapers promptly

Molluscum Contagiosum

  What is it? Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus...   How is it spread? Molluscum contagiosum is spread through direct contact with the skin of an infected person or by sexual contact...   Public Health's Role Although molluscum contagiosum is not a reportable disease, Public He

COVID-19 – Novel Coronavirus: New Updates and Guidance to Travellers and Communities

Algoma Public Health is actively monitoring and responding to the COVID-19 situation with local, provincial and federal partners... As this is an evolving situation, the team at Algoma Public Health has been working around th... COVID-19 testing is not recommended if you are not sick and have no symptoms

COVID-19 vaccination update for clinics at GFL Memorial Gardens

  Staff and Essential Caregivers in long term care, retirement homes and oth...  To book an appointment by phone, call 705-541-2332... Please choose an option to get immunized that best fits with your schedule... Anyone who is ill, even with mild symptoms, must stay home and self-isolate away from others

COVID-19 vaccination update - clinics at GFL Memorial Gardens in the Sault

  Enforcement, inspection and compliance roles (including by-law enforcement, building inspectors, food inspectors, animal welfare inspectors, border inspection officers, labour inspectors / WSIB field worke... Anyone who is ill, even with mild symptoms, must stay home and self-isolate away from others

Over 15, 000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments at GFL clinics added in December

  To book an appointment online, please visit this link and click on ‘book now’ under clinics under Sault Ste... Call PUC Services at 705-759-6522 once you have an appointment time confirmed and they will help you book safe, free transportation to and from . Accessible transportation is also available

Two new measles exposure locations in Algoma

  Algoma Public Health (APH) is investigating two potential exposure locations to measles in the community... APH is conducting a detailed investigation and taking all necessary measures to prevent further spread of the virus... Early signs include:  Runny nose  Red, watery eyes  Cough  Fever  A

Food Recall - Certain Dole brand salads

, is recalling various pre-packaged chopped salads, salad blends and kits, and leafy green produc. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products

Temporary Parking Lot Closure at SSM Office

  The parking lots and laneways at our SSM office (294 Willow Ave.) are scheduled to be sealed and painted starting Tuesday, August 6th, and ending Wednesday, August 7th.   Clients are advised to use the parking lo. Our main entrance will be blocked off with access to main entrance using the side walks

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