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  • Norovirus

      What Is Norovirus? Norovirus is a very common virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting in humans...  A low-grade fever may occur and dehydration is possible... Immunity against the virus is unclear and short... People ill. Carefully dispose of feces, and any materials contaminated with feces and/or vomitus

  • Rabies

      How Rabies Is Spread Rabies is transmitted through saliva-primarily via bite wounds... Furious Rabies Animals may become very excite... Isolate pets and livestock suspected of having rabies away from people and animals... This is required by law because rabies is a federally reportable disease in Canada

  • Staphylococcus Food Posioning

      What is Staphylococcus? Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterium found on the skin and in the noses of up to 25% of healthy people and ... Wash your hands under fingernails vigorously with soap and water before handling and preparing food... Keep kitchens and food-serving areas clean and sanitized

  • Group A Streptococcal Infection

    The risk of s...Who is at most risk of getting an invasive GAS infection?Very few of those who come into contact with the GAS bacteria will develop an invasiveinfection.Those with chronic illnesses like cancer, diabetes and kidney disease (e...How is GAS treated?GAS infections are treated with antibiotics

  • Blastomycosis

    Fortunately, the fungus grows only under specific conditions and infection is rare but is known to exist in Algoma. What is blastomycosis? Blastomycosis (blasto) is a rare fungal inf... After diagnosis, prompt treatment with antifungal medication is very important and may be required for several months

  • How to Shock Your Well (or Cistern)

      If your water test shows contamination, shocking your well is not recommended as a quick fix... Examples of times when you would shock your well include: After maintenance and construction If untreated contaminated water has entered your plumbing This approach ensures long-term water safety, rather

  • Be Active

    Being active is on... Complete the GET ACTIVE Pregnancy Questionnaire and share results with your HCP. Questionnaire is available in other languages – go to https://csep... Warm up with gentle stretches...   Cool down with gentle stretches... Stay hydrated by drinking water before, during and after exercise

  • Contact Us

    Joseph Island Central Public School  Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School (Includes Intermediate 7-8 & Community Education)    ... Paul Catholic School White Pines Collegiate and Vocational School (Includes Intermediate 7-8)  Catherine Willet Ben R

  • Board of Health Members

        Sally Hagman Sa... Joseph Island and Manitoulin Island...  Sally is an extensive traveller having visited over 32 countries... This is Sonia’s first term as an Algoma Public Health Board of Health member... In her spare time, Natalie enjoys being with her husband and two young children, Milo and Audrey

  • Accessibility

    The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabil... The plan is a requirement under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and is designed to identify, remove, and prevent accessibility barriers across the organization

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