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Further Mandatory Measures to Lower Social Gathering Limits, Increase Masking and Physical Distancing Requirements, and Restrict High Risk Close Contact Activities
” The vast majority of people impacted with ... Marie businesses and organizations to put in strengthened masking and physical distancing requirements, and prohibiting certain high risk close contact activities... Data on local cases and their vaccination status is preliminary and highly subject to change
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Drug Warning: white fentanyl found circulating in Sault Ste. Marie
” To reduce your risk of an opioid poisoning: Call 911 immediately if you think someone is experiencing an opioid poisoning Never use alone – if this is not possible, have someone you trust check on you Always start with a low dose and increase slowly, especially if trying something new or rest
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Lead
Lead poisoning can lead to serious health problems and limit the development of the brain and nervous system. If you are concerned about lead exposure, consult with your doctor... Those who are the most at risk are: Pregnant w. Young children can absorb lead easier than older children and adults
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Balancing Family and Stress
Coping with the demands of raising a family can be stressful. It is a challenging job with an endless to do list. There can be added stressors of increased financial pressure, balancing work, coping with illness, or relationship challenges with a partner of family member... Stress in an inevitable part
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Why Do Babies Cry
Crying is an important way that your baby communicates to you before he/she can speak... Take off shirt and hold baby skin to skin. Take bath with baby. Go for walk with baby in your arms in sling or in stroller... Tired or Over Stimulated Swaddle baby with a light blanket, turn lights off, keep surroun
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Contact Us
We are committed to providing accurate and timely information. Information is provided to the media in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Algoma Public Health policies... chemical spills) Drinking water incidents Natural disasters Other incidents or emergencies with public health
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2023 - Report to the Community - Back to Basics
A balanced scorecard approach helps us monitor our programs in four key areas: health status, community engagement, resources and services, and system integration and responsiveness... This effort is part of APH’s broader Indigenous engagement strategy, focusing on Respect, Commitment, Trust, and Self
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Hepatitis A
Most common among daycare and school aged children, younger adults and men who have sex with men. Convalescence is prolonged but complete recovery without complications is the general rule... By sexual contact with an infected person. B... How is it treated? There is no treatment for the infected person
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Impetigo
What is it? A skin infection caused by streptococcus (strep) and staphylococcus (staph) bacteria... How is it spread? By infecting yourself... Child wipes his runny nose with his hands, sprea... How is it treated? With an antibiotic ointment or cream. Sometimes an oral antibiotic is also prescribed
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Influenza
What is it? A highly contagious respiratory infection... Most serious in the elderly, in people with chronic illnesses, and in those with weak immune systems... Marie: 705-942-4646... Through contact with contaminated surfaces; e... How is it treated? Bed rest... Cover your mouth when coughing and sneezing