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  • Scabies

    Comm... crusting, scabbing and blistering...  How is it spread? By direct skin-to-skin contact...  How long is it contagious? Until mites and eggs are destroyed by treatment. This is usually accomplished with 1 treatment. Children with scabies should not attend school/daycare until 1 treatment is received

  • Scarlet Fever

      What is it? A disease caused by... A high fever, nausea and vomiting, if infection is severe...  How is it spread? By contact with discharges from the nose or mouth of someone carrying the bacteria. From coughs and sneezes of an infected person...  How is it treated? Medication prescribed by a doctor

  • Shingles

    Occurs more commonly in older people, those under stress and persons with weakend im... those with cancer...   How is it spread? By direct contact with fluid from the blisters of someone with shingles... While contagious, avoid contact with newborns, pregnant women, and persons with weak immune systems; e

  • 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

  • Dientabmoeba fragilis

    Loss of appetite and weight, nausea, and fatigue also are common... fragilis and pinworm infections... fragilis is spread. The parasite is fragile and probably cannot live very long in the environment...  Who is at greatest risk for infection? Anyone can become infected with this parasite...   How can I preven

  • 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

  • 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

  • Food Handler Training

    “At least one food handler or supervisor at a public food premises must be certified as a safe food handler and on-site during every hour the premise is operating”   (Ontario Regulation 493/17 Sec 32)     A self-study manual is free: Food Safety: A Guide for Ontario's Food Handlers      

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