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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

* 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

May 28, 2025 The South East Health Unit (SEHU) Board of Health met today in Belleville for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online. New operating name The Board endorsed a recommendation by the Governance Committee to adopt Southeast Public Health (SEPH) and Santé publique du Sud-Est (SPSE) as the new operational names… Continue reading Board of Health Update for May 2025

March 18, 2025 South East Health Unit (formerly Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit) is offering a Measles Mumps Rubella /Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella (MMR/MMRV) immunization clinic in Brockville for eligible individuals who are not up to date with their Measles immunizations. This clinic will focus on the following groups: MMR/MMRV immunization clinic info:… Continue reading MMR/MMRV Vaccine Clinic Happening in Brockville

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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

April 23, 2024 National Immunization Awareness week is April 22 to 30. Immunization is of key interest to public health. The theme is Protect your future. Get immunized. Prevention of illnesses is one of the public health mandates and immunization is a great way to be protected against illness and severe symptoms. Many of us don’t… Continue reading National Immunization Week April 22-30

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