Flu

  The flu shot is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older... They can include fever, cough, ... Can lead to pneumonia and respiratory failure, and become life-threatening... The vaccine is safe and well tolerated by healthy children... Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you sneeze or cough

Chapter 9 - Mental Health

The longest wait time for counselling and therapy for children and youth in Algoma was over a year (370days)...1 per 100 000) is morethan double the provincial rate (82

Launch Event Sign-Up

  Join us in person and be part of the conversation as we look at findings and opportunities for creating a healthier community for all, together...**Please RSVP using the online form**If you’re unable to attend physically but would like to participate virtually, simply indicate that in the form, and w

Employee Wellness Committee

  The goal of the Employee Engagement and Wellness Committee is to look at strategies to support an enjoyable and productive workplace while fulfilling the needs of all employees... We are a representation of all emplo... Leave us your name and email and we will do our best to have your inquiries answered

Financials

Please note: all files will open with PDF (portable document format)  Public Health Operating and Capital Budgets 2025 Public Health Operating and Capital Budget 2024 Public Health Operating and Capital Budget  2023 Public Health Operating and Capital Budget 2022 Public Health Operating and Capital

Small Drinking Water Systems (SDWS)

Owners and operators of SDWS must comply with Ontario Regulation 319/08: Small Drinking Water Systems under the Health Protection and Promotion Act which is enforced by Algoma Public Health (APH)...   Examples of SDWS include: Seasonal trailer parks, campgrounds, and resorts Restaurants Hotels and mo

Bloodborne Infections

COVID-19

   COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)         Learn how to protect yourself against COVID-19 in Algoma                     Access information and guidance about the COVID-19 vaccine                     Local COVID-19 Data including immunization coverage and current cases in Algoma    

Resources

Public Health Ontario (PHO) Reference Pages   General Best Practices for Infection Prevention and Control Programs in Ontario In All Health Care Settings, 3rd edition (PDF) Cleaning & Disinfection   Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Medical Equipment/Devices In Al

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