February 27, 2024
Measles Vaccine and March Break Travel In a statement released on February 23, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer urged Canadians to get up to date with their measles vaccine as spring break approaches. The concern is that the global surge in measles activity, combined with the decline in measles vaccine coverage among school-aged children in Canada, could… Continue reading Measles Vaccine
February 27, 2024 In a statement released on February 23, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer urged Canadians to get up to date with their measles vaccine as spring break approaches. The concern is that the global surge in measles activity, combined with the decline in measles vaccine coverage among school-aged children in Canada, could lead to an… Continue reading Measles Vaccine and March Break Travel
April 8, 2019 One additional case of international-travel related measles has been reported to Ottawa Public Health. Secondary cases from this exposure could occur any time until April 22, 2019. Ottawa Public Health is following up individually with identified contacts and advising them: to seek medical attention if they develop symptoms of measles; to call… Continue reading Additional Case of International-Travel related Measles reported to Ottawa
March 10, 2019 With recent cases of measles in Ontario and other areas of Canada, it is recommended to check that clients are up-to-date with their immunizations, including the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. As per the Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule for Ontario, adults who have only received 1 dose of MMR vaccine are eligible… Continue reading Measles – March 10, 2019
* Designated Reportable Disease This is intended as a general guide. Consult a health care provider for diagnosis and for recommendations or advice. Notify the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit if there is a higher than usual number of cases of any disease. To report a case of Rubella, use the Reportable Disease… Continue reading Rubella (German Measles)
* Designated Reportable Disease This is intended as a general guide. Consult a health care provider for diagnosis and for recommendations or advice. Notify the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit if there is a higher than usual number of cases of any disease. To report a case of Measles, use the Reportable Disease… Continue reading Measles
Reporting Obligations Individuals who have or may have measles shall be reported to the local Health Unit. Epidemiology Aetiologic Agent Measles is caused by the measles virus, a member of the genus Morbillivirus of the family Paramyxoviridae. Clinical Presentation Symptoms of measles begin 7–21 days after exposure to a case of measles and include fever,… Continue reading Measles
August 6, 2024
Health Unit School Suspension Letters Going Out this Week The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit conducted immunization record assessments for students in JK/SK, and for students ages 7 and 17 years old during the previous school year. Having up to date immunization records informs the Health Unit of vaccine coverage rates (those that… Continue reading School Suspension Letters
August 6, 2024 The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit conducted immunization record assessments for students in JK/SK, and for students ages 7 and 17 years old during the previous school year. Having up to date immunization records informs the Health Unit of vaccine coverage rates (those that have protection against these diseases), which… Continue reading Health Unit School Suspension Letters Going Out this Week
Know what you are getting into if you choose not to vaccinate your children Many diseases have not been common since our grandparents (or great GPs) were in school. Most people are no longer aware of how the diseases are spread, or how to recognize them. These diseases have not completely disappeared and therefore could… Continue reading Child and Adult Vaccination