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Southwestern Public Health is issuing a drug watch to its partners and the public based on the following:
Community partners and people who use substances are reporting Carfentanil circulating in our region
Carfentanil is an opioid that is 100 times more toxic than fentanyl
There is no easy way to know if Carfentanil is in the drugs you are using
You can't see it, smell it or taste it. It is extremely toxic, and a very small amount can cause an overdose or even death
A measles-related fatality was reported today by Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. The case was from the Southwestern Public Health region.
Starting today, Southwestern Public Health is booking appointments for first-dose measles vaccines dedicated to infants aged 6 to 11 months throughout the month of March.
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our colleague, Dr. Malcolm Lock, who most recently served as Acting Medical Officer of Health at neighbouring health unit, Grand Erie Public Health.
Southwestern Public Health now has an online option for the community to assess their health risks related to recent measles exposures in the community at www.swpublichealth.ca/measles.
Southwestern Public Health now offers a discreet, at-home kit for adults to test for various sexually transmitted infections.
Southwestern Public Health has launched a community feedback campaign to help shape its five-year strategic plan.
Southwestern Public Health urges parents and guardians to stay up-to-date with their child’s vaccinations, especially in relation to the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine which can prevent transmission of these diseases.
Work with us
Southwestern Public Health values our people. We pride ourselves on our positive and flexible work environment.