Infections on the rise: Protect yourself and your loved ones this season by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza (flu)

Algoma Public Health has ob...“Vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself and your family this respiratory illness season,” said Dr... Both the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are safe and effective for people aged six months of age and older...   Learn more about the COVID-19 and flu vaccines

Protect our school communities from vaccine preventable disease!

  Algoma Public Health is sending out roughly 6,000 letters to parents and guardians in Algoma...com (If you are sending us personal information by email, please be aware that electronic communication is not always secure and can be vulnerable to interception) If your child requires a vaccine: Ensure

School suspensions approaching: Now is the time to update your child’s vaccines and submit immunization records to Algoma Public Health

Starting next week, APH will be sending out roughly 4,000 letters and suspension orders to parents and guardians in Algoma. The purpose is to inform them that APH’s immunization record for their child is still not up to date...  If your child requires a vaccine:   Ensure your child receives any missin

Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and Algoma Public Health Sign Collaboration Agreement

This collaboration aims to improve access to quality care to improve outcomes and enhance patient care that is equitable and culturally safe, while actively involving Indigenous health leaders and advisors in the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of public health services to enhance the sa

Public Health Nurses (2 Vacancies)

Ability to apply health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and health protection strategies... Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals, families, groups and communities... Ability to navigate, ... Experience with electronic health records and electronic data systems would be an asset

Out-of-Province - COVID-19 Vaccine

If you require additional dose(s) of vaccine and have booked an appoi. You must have an Ontario residence, and more specifically, a residence (address) within the Algoma district, to submit your proof of vaccine to Algoma Public Health to be entered into COVax and receive an Ontario Vaccine Receipt

Santé publique Algoma transmet des instructions et des recommandations aux conseils scolaires du district d’Algoma (1)

Algoma update on COVID-19 and Immunizations

  In the coming weeks: APH ...  This variant was originally detected in the United Kingdom, and there is evidence that, compared to non-VOCs, it is more transmissible, and is linked to a higher risk of hospitalization and death... There is an ongoing risk of contracting COVID-19 in our local communities

Algoma Public Health Issues Recommendations to School Boards that Serve the Algoma district

17, and are effective immediately...”   APH is committed to working with school boards and schools to support Algoma learners, families, and school communities to engage in learning,.   Students and parents are encouraged to monitor communications from their school boards for further details and updates

Farmers' Markets

Vendor application must be submitted 14 days prior to an event... It is still against the law to sell uninspected meats, unpasteurized milk, and ungraded eggs. All food must be approved by APH and vendors and organizers must comply with the Operating Guidelines for Farmers' Markets. Exemption (from