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  • Safe disposal of needles that are found on the ground

    Spring has arrived and Algoma Public Health and the City of Sault Ste... “It is important to pick up and dispose of them properly.”“If you find a needle on your property, use a pair of tongs, pliers, or tweezers to pick up the needle with the needle pointing down and away from you... The program is availab

  • Parents, does your freshman think drinking is all fun and games?

    A big part of the social scene is drinking alcohol and drinking to get drunk is the primary goal... “We encourage parents and guardians to talk with their children about safer alcohol use... As parents, you are their biggest role model so be safe and smart with your own alcohol use... A mini report on ‘Alco

  • Blue-green algae bloom in Diamond Lake

    Drinking water contaminated with the toxins can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal... “Do not drink the water and avoid activities that involve direct contact with it such as swimming, water skiing, and showering... Avoid activities involving direct contact with the water such as swimming and water skiing

  • Public Health Officials across Northern Ontario increase COVID-19 protection for all users of indoor sporting facilities

    Currently, the Province of Ontario requires proof o... Everyone aged 12 and over is strongly encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. Municipalities, businesses, and organizations across the region are strongly recommended to develop and implement COVID-19 vaccination policies

  • Advisory Extended on Cross-Border Travel into Chippewa County, Michigan

    Even if you are exempt from federal travel and quarantine restrictions:   Avoid cross-border travel and use virtual options if possible... APH acknowledges the challenges faced by essential workers, and is g... Do not have close contact with others outside the immediate household of people you live with

  • Keep yourself safe from mosquitoes and ticks

    Lyme disease Lyme disease is an important health issue in many parts of Canada and is spread by the bite of blacklegged ticks infected with the bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi... It is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito... • Use mosquito repellent approved by Health Can

  • Changes to Case and Contact Management Processes in Algoma

    Omicron is highly transmissible and has quickly become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in Ontario... The goal of this approach is to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 by managing individuals with the highest-risk of transmission and preventing outbreaks and transmission to vulnerable persons in high

  • Bat tests positive for rabies virus in Sault Ste. Marie

    and Wellington St... Algoma Public Health is offering the public the following information on bats and rabies... The rabies virus is considered fatal once symptoms appear in mammals and humans... If animals must be handled, use puncture resistant gloves and... Learn more about the rabies virus and animal bites

  • Increase in opioid poisonings

    Algoma Public Health is also asking all members of the community to continue their suppor... Street drugs can be mixed with dangerous substances, like fentanyl, that can cause an opioid poisoning... Anyone who uses drugs should carry naloxone and make sure they always have someone with them when they use

  • Don’t get something you didn’t expect this Valentine’s Day

    February 8th to 12th is Sexual and Repr. “It is important to remember that sexuality is more than just sex... “It is important to learn about the social, emotional, and physical aspects of sexuality and relationships...”There is nothing romantic about unsafe sex...  Know your risks, use condoms and get tested

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