April 21, 2023 Over the past few years, many of us missed out on seeing the people we love and partaking in the activities we enjoy, in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect ourselves and others. During this time, we also missed out on staying up to date on routine immunizations. Many routine… Continue reading National Immunization Week April 24-30 – Catch up with Confidence
The Health Unit staff regularly appear on local radio and TV providing information on topics that are important to you. You can see or listen to some of the interviews from Brockville’s MOVE FM 104.9, Your TV Brockville or Smiths Falls or Perth’s 88.1 myFM through the links below.
Reporting Obligations Suspect, probable, and confirmed cases should be reported to the Health Unit by completing page 1 of the Reporting Form and faxing to 613-345-5777. Epidemiology Aetiologic Agent Infectious agent for MPOX is the MPOX virus a species of Orthopoxvirus. There are two genetically distinct clades of MPOX virus: the West African clade and… Continue reading MPOX (formerly known as Monkeypox)
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 Immunization
For Administrators and Educators Free online anaphylaxis course! How about taking a quick anaphylaxis refresher course that can teach you the basics of anaphylaxis, ways to reduce risks in your program, and the recommended emergency treatment in childcare, school and community settings – all in just 30 minutes! Visit Allergyaware.ca for more details. Cannabis legalization. On… Continue reading October 2018 – Elementary School E-Bits
Designed as a resource for schools and child care centres, this poster provides general guidance on common childhood infections, including; how the illness is spread, how to recognize the illness, when it is contagious, and when a child should be excluded. The poster also reviews the requirements for reporting to the Health Unit. Notify the… Continue reading Childhood Diseases
a) Primary, viral; b) Post-infectious; Vaccine-related; Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, and UnspecifiedAetiologic Agent Reporting Obligations Individuals who have or may have encephalitis shall be reported to the local Health Unit. Epidemiology Aetiologic Agent Encephalitis is acute inflammation of the brain, typically with spinal cord involvement. The condition is mostly caused by an arbovirus infection (e.g., West… Continue reading Encephalitis
Reporting Obligations Individuals who have or may have rubella shall be reported to the local Health Unit. Laboratory confirmed cases are to be reported by phone as soon as identified. Epidemiology Aetiologic Agent Rubella virus (family Togaviridae; genus Rubivirus). Clinical Presentation CRS can result in miscarriage, stillbirth and fetal malformations, including congenital heart disease, cataracts,… Continue reading Rubella, congenital syndrome
Reporting Obligations Individuals who have or may have rubella shall be reported to the local Health Unit. Laboratory confirmed cases are to be reported by phone as soon as identified. Epidemiology Aetiologic Agent Rubella virus (family Togaviridae) is the cause of this vaccine preventable disease. Clinical Presentation A mild febrile viral disease presenting with an… Continue reading Rubella
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