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  • Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

      What is it? A very contagious (easy to catch) disease of the respiratory tract, caused by bacteria found in the nose and throat of a person who is infected Young infants are at highest risk and have the most serious complications  What are the symptoms? Starts with a mild occasional cough whi

  • Legionellosis

      What is Legionellosis?  Legionellosis is an acute infection which is caused by a bacterium, Legionella pneumophila... The most common method is through urine testing... People with weak immune systems, such as indi.   How is Legionellosis treated? Most cases can be treated successfully with antibiotics

  • Learn more about Hepatitis C

    Is there a vaccine that can prev... It results from infection with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is spread primarily through contract with the blood of an infected person... It is the leading cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer and the most common reason for liver transplantation in the United States

  • Cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Blind River

    (May 4, 2016) Algoma Public Health is dealing with over 50 cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in the Blind River area... The symptoms start with an irritating cough which gets progressively worse... Routine immunization helps to protect children and... 5409 “Immunization is the best way to prevent pertussis

  • Hepatitis C in Algoma

        Hepatitis C is found in an infected person’s blood and is spread through blood or body fluids... How to reduce your risk:   Practice safe sex Do not share personal care items Do not share needles Check the inspection reports at spas, salons and parlours To reduce the spread of hepatit

  • Training Modules

    . The program aims to strengthen core areas of IPAC practice and support ongoing learning and continuous improvement of IPAC programs within organizations... Instead it helps organizations to build their internal programs and practice, keep a continuous focus on IPAC and build skills across staff teams

  • Uninspected Food Premises

    Home chefs do not meet the same food safety requirements as an inspected restaurant...   Always buy food from an inspected source... In some cases a home can be altered to allow for the sale of food to the public however an inspection of the site is still required.   In addition, home kitchens must met zo

  • Personal Services

    These services include, but are not limited to:  Hair styling Barbering Manicures and pedicures Tattooing and piercing Facials Waxing Many of the activities conducted at... 136/18: Personal Service Settings under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (effective July 1, 2018) apply to your business

  • Environmental Health

      It is always important to know the risk of certain activities or settings that we either voluntarily or unwillingly control...   Public Health has many teams that work to deliver public health programs and services... Some of the programs and services delivered under the Environmental Health Division in

  • Vaccines and Immunization

    This helps us prepare properly and reduce your wait time. On this page: School and Child Care Immunizations Grade 7 School Immunizations Vaccine Reporting Respiratory Illness Vaccines  Adult Vaccinations Vaccine Resources Immunization Through the LifespanOntario’s routine immunization sc

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