Advisories Alerts and Information

Alerts

2022

2021
Alert - COVID-19 Vaccine - Webinar for Primary Care Providers and Their Staff - April 29, 2021 Alert - COVID-19 Vaccine - Register If You Have Eligible Patients - April 1, 2021
2020
Increasing Cases of COVID-19 - March, 26, 2020 First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Elgin County - March 23, 2020
2019
Hep A Case in Oxford County - August 27, 2019

Advisories

2022
Pertussis Activity Advisory - May 12, 2022 Flu in St. Thomas LTCH \| Severe Acute Hepatitis of unknown origin in Children Europe and US -April 27, 2022 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - February 15, 2022
2021
Ages 18 and Older Eligible to Book COVID-19 Third Dose Appointment - December 17, 2021 Ages 5-11 Eligible to Book COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment - November 22, 2021 Updates to SWPH COVID-19 Mass Immunization Clinics - August 20, 2021 Frozen Mangoes Hepatitis A Post-Exposure Notice - August 2, 2021 Resource: Frozen Mangoes Hepatitis A Post-Exposure - August 2, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - June 25, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - May 21, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - May 17, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - May 10, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - May 5, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - May 3, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - April 29, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - April 28, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - April 27, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - April 21, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - April 14, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - April 13, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - April 6, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - March 31, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - March 29, 2021 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 26, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - March 24, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - March 19, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - March 1, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine - Support Reaching Isolated Patients 80+ - February 26, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - February 24, 2021 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - February 3, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Notice - January 17, 2021
2020
Update: Managing Patients as COVID-19 Cases or Contacts - December 23, 2020 MOH Advice for Self-Isolation After Testing (for Swabbing Facilities) - December 11, 2020 Update: Process for Suspected COVID-19 Cases in Schools - December 8, 2020 Fluoride in drinking water in Oxford County - December 3, 2020 Sodium in drinking water in Oxford County - December 3, 2020 Updated COVID-19 Resource for Schools - October 30, 2020 COVID-19 School Decision Tool for Parents Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - October 2, 2020 Process for Suspected COVID-19 Cases in Schools - September 25, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - September 3, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - August 12, 2020 Advisory: Infection Prevention and Control Lapse at Aylmer Barber Shop - June 29, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - June 11, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - May 26, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - May 19, 2020 Updates to COVID-19 Assessment Centres and Testing Criteria - May 15, 2020 Public health reminders urged as Ontario plans to ease restrictions and Emergency Orders - May 4, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - April 28, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - April 22, 2020 STEGH Assessment Centre and Testing Criteria - April 17, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - April 16, 2020 Update: Naloxone kits during COVID-19 - April 7, 2020 Summary of Key Points for Long Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes for Outbreak Management - April 6, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - April 1, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 31, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 30, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 27, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 25, 2020 Managing Health Worker Illness and Return to Work - March 23, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 23, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 20, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 19, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 18, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 15, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 13, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 6, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - February 28, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - February 13, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - February 3, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (n-CoV) - January 31, 2020 Update: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (n-CoV) - January 24, 2020
2019
Fluoride in drinking water in Oxford County - November 14, 2019 Sodium in drinking water in Oxford County - November 14, 2019 Cyclosporiasis Advisory - August 14, 2019 Influenza Advisory - January 23, 2019

Information Updates

2022
Monkeypox Resources: CMOH 77.6 Order - May 21, 2022 Monkeypox Resources: CMOH Memo - May 21, 2022 Monkeypox Resources: AAG IPAC Recommendations - May 21, 2022 Public Health Update for Health Care Providers - April 29, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - April 8, 2022 Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza for Healthcare Providers - April 6, 2022 Avian Influenza: Ministry of Health Q&A for Healthcare Providers - April 6, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - March 25, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - March 18, 2022 World TB Day 2022 - March 18, 2022 (Republished on March 22, 2022) COVID 19 & Vaccine Information Update - March 11, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - March 3, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - February 25, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - February 18, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - February 11, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - February 4, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - January 28, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - January 21, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - January 14, 2022 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information Update - January 7, 2022
2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - December 22, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - December 17, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - December 2, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - November 26, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - November 19, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - November 10, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - November 5, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - October 29, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - October 22, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - October 15, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - October 8, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - October 1, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - September 23, 2021 Universal Influenza Immunization Program Update - September 22, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - September 17, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - September 10, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - September 2, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - August 27, 2021 COVID-19 Case and Contact Guidance (Updated) - August 25, 2021 Postpartum Mood Disorders Risk Management and Support - August 23, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - August 19, 2021 Lyme Disease Update for Health Care Providers - August 10, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - August 5, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - July 29, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - July 16, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - July 9, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - June 24, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - June 20, 2021 - Second Dose After AstraZeneca First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - June 17, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - June 14, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - June 9, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - June 3, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - May 20, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - May 12, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - May 3, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - April 29, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - April 23, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - April 22, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - April 12, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - April 5, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - March 29, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - March 24, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - March 17, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - March 10, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - March 4, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - February 25, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - February 18, 2021 Updated Process for Suspected COVID-19 Cases in Schools - February 17, 2021 Highlights of Ontario's Updated Immunization Schedule - February 16, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - February 11, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - February 4, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - January 27, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update Regarding Supply Constraint - January 21, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - January 20, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update for LTC and Retirements Homes - January 15, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update for Hospitals - January 15, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - January 13, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update - January 4, 2021
2020
HCP Information Package Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine - December 21, 2020 SWPH Health Growth and Development Program Introduces Know & Grow - November 24, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Preliminary immunization guidance, PHO Webinar, FLUVID panel for respiratory viruses - November 6, 2020 High-Dose Flu Vaccine Supply - November 6, 2020 Shingrix Update - October 15, 2020 Patient Fact Sheet - Shingles Program Product Transition Q&A Shingles Program Product Transition New SWPH Website - October 15, 2020 Vaccinations for School Aged Youth - October 15, 2020 SWPH School Aged Vaccinations 2020 Influenza Update for Fall 2020 - October 9, 2020 Letter to Faith Leaders - August 12, 2020 Risk management advised in response to rise in cases - July 29, 2020 Letter to Businesses with Trucking - July 24, 2020 Letter to Faith Leaders - July 24, 2020 Regional cluster of mono cases with atypical presentation - July 21, 2020 Update on MMR Vaccine for COVID-19 preventive intervention Cancellation of Health Unit Services - March 20, 2020 Undiagnosed Viral Pneumonia in China - January 10, 2020
2019
Secondary School Immunization Record Review - October 2019 Rabies Immune Globulin-Sparing Measures - August 16, 2019 Rabies Immune Globulin-Sparing Guidelines for Ontario Interim Use of Engerix-B - July 3, 2019 Lyme Disease Update - June 26, 2019 Measles Updates - May 7, 2019
2018
Potential Risk of Underdosing - May 1, 2018

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