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SWPH MOH Strongly Recommends Masking Indoors to Prevent Triple Threat of Respiratory Viruses

Posted on Monday, November 14, 2022 03:17 PM

MEDIA RELEASE


November 14, 2022


SWPH Medical Officer of Health Strongly Recommends Masking in Indoor Settings to Prevent Triple Threat of Respiratory Viruses

Ontario is experiencing an unprecedented number of children fighting RSV, COVID-19 and Influenza in its hospitals.

As an adult, it can be easy to downplay a stuffy nose or sore throat as a mild cold. However, as Ontario experiences an early and severe influenza surge, coupled with COVID-19 and the extremely contagious RSV virus, it’s time for...

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SWPH Seeks Cooperation with Animal Bite Investigations

Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2022 09:46 AM

MEDIA RELEASE

November 3, 2022

Public health inspectors seek cooperation in the investigation of animal bites

It takes only a few minutes of your time to assist in an investigation that will reduce the risk of someone being infected with rabies, a virus that is always fatal.

 Under Ontario’s Health Promotion and Protection Act, public health is legislated to investigate all reported animal exposures, such as bites or scratches, to ensure that the person who has been injured is not...

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First lab confirmed cases of influenza identified

Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2022 04:21 PM

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October 27, 2022

First lab confirmed cases of influenza identified in Southwestern Public Health region

This week Southwestern Public Health received notification of two lab-confirmed cases of influenza A – the first two cases of the 2022/23 season. Both cases are in young children residing in Oxford County.

These confirmed cases are an indication that influenza is circulating within our community. Surrounding health units are also experiencing sporadic activity.

“The influenza...

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Sweater Weather

Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 09:09 AM

Autumn brings with it a predictable rhythm. The air chills, the leaves turn colour and fall, and we wrap ourselves in the coziest of our sweaters in preparation for the winter ahead.

Many of us already have the fall routine of visiting our health care team or pharmacy for a flu shot. With COVID-19 here to stay, each of us should also add a COVID-19 booster to our fall wellness schedule.

The influenza vaccine is updated each year. Scientists try to match the vaccine with the strain of flu that they...

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Infection prevention and control lapse at Woodstock specialist office

Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 08:00 AM

Media Release

October 25, 2022

Southwestern Public Health reports infection prevention and control lapse at Woodstock based specialist office

Patients most at-risk of an infection as of the result of the lapse in IPAC practices will shortly receive a personal letter recommending testing

In September, following a complaint from the public, Southwestern Public Health conducted an inspection of the Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic of Dr. D. Snider, a specialist practicing at 716 Dundas...

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Changes coming to COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Oxford

Posted on Monday, October 24, 2022 09:45 AM

Health unit to operate out of its Woodstock site and Unifor 88 in Ingersoll throughout November

COVID-19 vaccine operations are on the move in Oxford County. Beginning November 2, Southwestern Public Health will hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics four days per week at its Woodstock office, and once-per-week at Unifor 88 in Ingersoll. The sites will operate throughout November.

“We are thankful to the Oxford Auditorium team and all the organizations that provided us with space for pop-up clinics across...

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