Tag: Public Health Ontario
Potential measles exposure identified at two London-area ERs
London public health officials are warning of several potential measles exposures at area hospitals in the last two weeks.
Two measles cases in Grey-Bruce linked to New Brunswick outbreak
Two now resolved cases of measles and six other probable cases in two Grey-Bruce households have been linked to an outbreak in New Brunswick. Grey-Bruce Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Arra said Thursday that the cases reported to the health unit in late October and November have been epidemiologically linked to the large outbreak that […]
Everything you need to know about RSV virus, vaccine availability
Seasonal viruses are beginning to make the rounds in the London region, an annual wave of illness that puts pressure on hospitals. In addition to flu and COVID-19 shots, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines are available for the most vulnerable. Here’s what you need to know. What is RSV? RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms […]
London’s deadly legionnaires’ disease outbreak declared over
A deadly legionnairesâ disease outbreak first declared in London in July is officially over, public health officials said on Friday.
Brantford-Brant child dies of rabies after exposure to bat: Official
A child from Brantford-Brant has died of rabies after being exposed to a bat in the northern part of the province, a health official says.