February 22, 2019 Introduction The following analysis represents a summary of confirmed Lyme disease cases obtained from the iPHIS database for the 2018 calendar year inclusive for residents of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. Where indicated, comparisons with other years have been provided. Between 2010 and 2018 there have been 582 confirmed and probable cases of… Continue reading Ticks and Lyme Disease Memo
Reporting Obligations Individuals who have or may have lyme disease shall be reported to the local Health Unit. Epidemiology Aetiologic Agent Lyme disease is a tick-borne zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi), a spirochete first identified in North America in 1982. Clinical Presentation Lyme borreliosis is generally divided into 3 stages… Continue reading Lyme Disease
To report a disease or for more information, please contact: The Infectious Disease Program Phone: 1-800-660-5853 Fax: 613-345-5777 Timely reporting of diseases of public health significance as soon as a suspect case is identified is essential to monitor the health of the community and to provide the basis for preventive action. The following diseases are… Continue reading Reportable Diseases Toolkit
Ticks The black-legged tick or deer tick is now commonly found in our area. Climate Change has added to this risk with warmer temperatures that allow ticks to survive, multiply, travel farther and may carry more diseases. Some of these ticks carry the bacteria responsible for causing Lyme Disease and Anaplasmosis. Ticks prefer to live… Continue reading Insect Bites and Diseases
June 25, 2025 The South East Health Unit (SEHU) Board of Health met today in Kingston for the regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online. Merger update A progress update on merger activities was provided to the Board and can be reviewed in the agenda package. The merger work is being done in parallel with… Continue reading Board of Health Update for June 2025
April 4, 2025
The ticks are out! When temperatures rise above 4oC, ticks become active. Enjoy the benefits of being outdoors by going for a hike, working in the garden or cleaning up leaf litter in the yard; but remember to be tick smart. Black legged ticks in our area may carry bacteria and other microscopic organisms which… Continue reading Let’s Talk Ticks
April 4, 2025 The ticks are out! When temperatures rise above 4oC, ticks become active. Enjoy the benefits of being outdoors by going for a hike, working in the garden or cleaning up leaf litter in the yard; but remember to be tick smart. Black legged ticks in our area may carry bacteria and other… Continue reading Let’s Talk Ticks
Message from the Medical Officer of Health It’s been yet another big year for our Health Unit, as you’ll read through the report below. We continued to be in active post-pandemic recovery throughout 2023, re-focusing on our usual work and catching up on programs that were disrupted during pandemic response. We also took the opportunity… Continue reading 2023 Annual Report
March 5, 2024 The ticks are out! When temperatures rise above 4oC, ticks become active. Enjoy the benefits of being outdoors by going for a hike, working in the garden or cleaning up leaf litter in the yard; but remember to be tick smart. Black legged ticks in our area may carry bacteria and other… Continue reading Let’s Talk Ticks
Supporting your Clients during Extreme Heat As the climate changes, extreme heat will happen more often and for longer periods of time. This increases the risk to many people, particularly those who are more vulnerable to heat due to exposure, employment or age. The following are some resources that have been created to support health… Continue reading Climate Change and Health – HCPs